Shloka 6.85.31

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नः — Vibhishana’s Counsel and Lakshmana’s March to Nikumbhila

Devanagari script

वानराणांसहस्रैस्तुहनूमान् बहुभिर्वृतः ।विभीषणश्चसामात्योतदालक्ष्मणमन्वगात् ।।6.85.31।।

Transliteration

vānarāṇāṃ sahasrais tu hanūmān bahubhir vṛtaḥ |

vibhīṣaṇaś ca sāmātyo tadā lakṣmaṇam anvagāt ||6.85.31||

Translation

Then Hanumān, surrounded by many thousands of Vānaras, and Vibhīṣaṇa together with his ministers, followed after Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

Then Hanuman surrounded by many thousands of Vanaras, Vibheeshana and ministers followed Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Hanumān
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Vānaras
• ministers (amātya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is cooperative righteousness—many join to support a just mission, showing shared responsibility against adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa advances, and key allies—Hanumān with Vānaras and Vibhīṣaṇa with ministers—move behind him as support.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and solidarity—companions uphold the righteous leader’s task.