Shloka 6.128.12

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

उपयातं च मांसौम्य भरतायनिवेदय ।सहराक्षसराजेनहरीणामीश्वरेण च ।।।।

Transliteration

upayātaṃ ca māṃ saumya bharatāya nivedaya | saha rākṣasarājena harīṇām īśvareṇa ca ||

Translation

“Gentle one, inform Bharata that I am on my way—together with the lord of the Vānara hosts and with the king of the Rākṣasas.”

Context

"Gentle Hanuman! tell him about my coming with Sugriva the king of Vanaras, and king of Rakshasas, Vibheeshana."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Hanumān
• Bharata
• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Vānara (Harī)
• Rākṣasa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring allies and integrating former enemies through righteousness: Vibhīṣaṇa’s presence signals justice tempered with reconciliation and legitimate rule.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma dispatches Hanumān ahead to Ayodhyā to give Bharata the first formal notice of Rāma’s return with Sugrīva and Vibhīṣaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s diplomatic integrity: he publicly acknowledges those who upheld dharma and supported the mission.