Shloka 8
विभीषणाभिषेकः (Vibhīṣaṇa’s Consecration) and Hanumān’s Commission to Sītā
अथोवाच स काकुत्स्थस्समीपपरिवर्तिनम् ।।।।सौमित्रिंसत्त्वसम्पन्नंलक्ष्मणंशुभलक्षणम् ।
athovāca sa kākutsthaḥ samīpa-parivartinam | saumitriṁ sattva-sampannaṁ lakṣmaṇaṁ śubha-lakṣaṇam || 6.115.8 ||
Kemudian sang keturunan Kakutstha berbicara kepada Lakṣmaṇa, Saumitrī, yang berdiri dekat—teguh keberaniannya dan berhias tanda-tanda yang mulia.
And then, Kakuthsa spoke to Saumithri, of auspicious nature and endowed richly with prowess, who stood close by.
FAQs
Dharma of rightful delegation: a righteous leader relies on a capable, virtuous deputy to carry out just governance.
Rama turns to Lakṣmaṇa, who is standing close, preparing to issue an important post-war command regarding Lanka.
Lakṣmaṇa’s sattva (steadfast valor and moral strength) and readiness for duty.