Shloka 85
श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis
Narada’s Summary to Valmiki
अभिषिच्य च लङ्कायां राक्षसेन्द्रं विभीषणम् ।कृतकृत्यस्तदा रामो विज्वर: प्रमुमोद ह ।।।।
abhiṣicya ca laṅkāyāṃ rākṣasendraṃ vibhīṣaṇam | kṛtakṛtyas tadā rāmo vijvaraḥ pramumoda ha ||
लङ्का में राक्षसों के राजा के रूप में विभीषण का अभिषेक करके, तब राम कृतकृत्य होकर और शोक-ताप से रहित होकर अत्यन्त हर्षित हुए।
After coronating the rakshasa chief Vibhishana in the city of Lanka, Rama free from distress, exceedingly rejoiced after having accomplished his objective.
FAQs
Dharma includes restoration of lawful governance after tyranny: victory is completed not merely by defeating evil, but by establishing a righteous ruler (Vibhīṣaṇa) and stable order.
After the war’s end, Rāma installs Vibhīṣaṇa as king in Laṅkā and experiences relief and joy.
Rāma’s statesmanship—he ensures continuity of governance and justice rather than leaving a power vacuum.