Shloka 6.128.13

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

जित्वाशत्रुगणान्रामःप्राप्यचानुत्तमंयशः ।उपायानंसमृद्धार्थस्सहमित्रैर्महाबलैः ।।।।

Transliteration

jitvā śatrugaṇān rāmaḥ prāpya cānuttamaṃ yaśaḥ | upayānaṃ samṛddhārthaḥ saha mitrair mahābalaiḥ ||

Translation

“Rāma—having conquered the hosts of foes and attained unsurpassed fame—has fulfilled his purpose and is returning, accompanied by mighty allies.”

Context

"Tell him that Rama , after conquering hosts of enemies, attaining unsurpassed fame, accomplished his purpose, has returned with mighty friends."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Hanumān
• Bharata
• Allies (Mitrāṇi)
• Enemies (Śatru-gaṇa)

FAQs

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

Victory is framed as fulfillment of righteous purpose, not personal ambition: fame is secondary to restoring moral order and protecting the world from adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma gives Hanumān a concise, formal message to Bharata summarizing the outcome of the Laṅkā campaign and the return journey.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Goal-oriented righteousness: Rāma is “samṛddhārthaḥ”—one who completes the dharmic task entrusted to him.