Shloka 20

विभीषणाभिषेकः (Vibhīṣaṇa’s Consecration) and Hanumān’s Commission to Sītā

Devanagari script

प्रकृतयस्सान्त्वयित्वा च ततोराममुपागमत् ।।6.115.19।।दध्यक्षतान्मोदकांश्चलाजास्सुमनसस्तथा ।आजह्रुरथसन्तुष्टाःपौरास्तस्मैनिशाचराः ।।6.115.20।।

Transliteration

dadhyakṣatān modakāṁś ca lājāḥ sumanasas tathā |

ājahrur atha santuṣṭāḥ paurās tasmai niśācarāḥ ||6.115.20||

Translation

于是城中百姓大为欢喜，带来凝乳、吉祥的黄米（akṣata）、摩陀迦甜点、炒谷（lājā）以及鲜花，奉献给他。

Word by Word

• सः: he
• सः: कर्ता (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Nominative singular

• तान्: those (items)
• तान्: कर्म (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; Accusative plural

• गृहीत्वा: having taken
• गृहीत्वा: पूर्वकाल-क्रिया (Prior action)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √ग्रह् (धातु)
• Form: क्त्वा-प्रत्ययान्त अव्ययकृदन्त (gerund); having taken/received

• दुर्धर्षः: hard to assail
• दुर्धर्षः: विशेषण (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दुर्धर्ष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Nominative singular

• राघवाय: to Rāghava
• राघवाय: सम्प्रदान (Recipient/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: राघव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Dative singular

• न्यवेदयत्: presented, offered
• न्यवेदयत्: क्रिया (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: नि-√विद्/√वेद् (धातु; causative sense in usage)
• Form: लङ्-लकार (अनद्यतन-भूत), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; Imperfect 3rd sg; अर्थे: निवेदितवान्/presented

• माङ्गल्यम्: auspicious offering
• माङ्गल्यम्: कर्म (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: माङ्गल्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Accusative singular

• मङ्गलम्: auspicious thing
• मङ्गलम्: कर्म (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मङ्गल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Accusative singular (माङ्गल्यम् इत्यस्य समानार्थक/समुच्चय)

• सर्वम्: all
• सर्वम्: विशेषण (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Accusative singular (समस्तं द्रव्यसमूहं)

• लक्ष्मणाय: to Lakṣmaṇa
• लक्ष्मणाय: सम्प्रदान (Recipient/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: लक्ष्मण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Dative singular

• च: and
• च: समुच्चय (Conjunction)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय; conjunction

• वीर्यवान्: valiant
• वीर्यवान्: विशेषण (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वीर्यवत् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Nominative singular

Context

Consoling the subjects of the kingdom with good words, Vibheeshana sought Rama's presence. The people were very happy and brought curds, yellow rice grains (rice mixed with turmeric), flowers and sweets and parched grain and offered.

Characters & Entities

• Lanka
• Vibhishana
• citizens (paurāḥ)
• rakshasas (niśācarāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as honoring rightful leadership and restored order through auspicious, respectful offerings—social harmony is marked by gratitude and proper ritual conduct (maṅgala).

What is the narrative situation?

After Ravana’s fall and the restoration of lawful rule under Vibhishana aligned with Rama, the people rejoice and present traditional auspicious items as a public sign of acceptance and goodwill.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective civic virtue: the citizens’ gratitude and readiness to support dharmic governance, shown through maṅgala offerings and joyful cooperation.