Shloka 6.128.38

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

निहत्यरावणंरामःप्रतिलभ्य च मैथिलीम् ।।।।उपयातिसमृद्धार्थःसहमित्रैर्महाबलैः ।

Transliteration

nihatya rāvaṇaṃ rāmaḥ pratilabhya ca maithilīm |

upayāti samṛddhārthaḥ saha mitrair mahābalaiḥ ||

Translation

Rāma has slain Rāvaṇa and regained Maithilī (Sītā). His purpose fulfilled, he is now approaching, accompanied by his mighty allies.

Context

"Rama killed Ravana and recovered Mythili. He, having accomplished the purpose, is coming with his mighty friends."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Sītā (Maithilī)
• Hanumān
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Dharma as restoration of moral order: the tyrant’s defeat and the recovery of the wronged uphold justice and rightful conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān reports the war’s outcome—Rāvaṇa’s death and Sītā’s recovery—and announces Rāma’s return.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadfastness to duty: completing the righteous objective and returning only after the mission is fulfilled.