Shloka 6.123.5

इन्द्रवरदानम् / Indra Grants Boons: Restoration of the Vanara Host

Devanagari script

ममहेतोःपराक्रान्तायेगतायमसादनम् ।तेसर्वेजीवितंप्राप्यसमुततिष्ठन्तुवानराः ।।।।

Transliteration

abhivādya ca kākutsthaḥ sarvāṃs tāṃs tridaśottamān | lakṣmaṇena saha bhrātrā vāsam ājñāpayat tadā ||

Translation

Then Kakutstha (Rāma), having paid reverent homage to all those foremost among the gods, ordered the host to return to their quarters, accompanied by his brother Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

"The Vanaras have fought for my cause and reached the abode of Yama. Make them rise up and get them back to life."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Kākutstha)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Devas (Tridaśottamāḥ)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma as disciplined leadership: after victory, proper protocol (honoring the gods) and orderly rest for forces prevent chaos and arrogance.

What is the narrative situation?

Indra and the gods have departed; Rāma offers respectful salutations and organizes the post-war settling of the host.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Maryādā (propriety) and command responsibility—Rāma maintains order and respect even at the peak of success.