Shloka 6.125.16

पुष्पकारोहणम् (Boarding the Puṣpaka; Honoring the Allies and Departure for Ayodhyā)

Devanagari script

स्वराज्येवसलङ्कायांमयादत्तेविभीषण ।।6.125.16।।न त्वांधर्षयितुंशक्तास्सेन्द्राअपिदिवौकसः ।

Transliteration

svarājyeva salaṅkāyāṃ mayā datte vibhīṣaṇa |

na tvāṃ dharṣayituṃ śaktāḥ sendrā api divaukasaḥ ||

Translation

Vibhīṣaṇa, in Laṅkā I have bestowed upon you a sovereign kingdom as your own. Even the gods of heaven—Indra included—will not be able to assail you.

Context

"Vibheeshana, I would like to see you living like Indra bestowed with your own kingdom in Lanka. It will not be possible for even gods to attack you."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Laṅkā
• Indra
• divaukasaḥ (gods)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is righteous kingship and protection: Rāma legitimizes Vibhīṣaṇa’s rule as a just reward for adherence to dharma and promises security against unlawful aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāvaṇa’s fall and Vibhīṣaṇa’s installation, Rāma affirms Vibhīṣaṇa’s sovereignty in Laṅkā and assures him of divine-level protection.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s virtue of steadfastness and righteous guardianship—he keeps faith with an ally who chose dharma over kinship.