Shloka 61
विभीषणागमनम्
Vibhīṣaṇa’s Arrival and the Debate on Refuge
अशक्यस्सहसाराजन्भावोबोद्धुंपरस्यवै ।अन्तस्स्वभावैर्गीतैस्तैर्नैपुण्यंपश्यतांभृशम् ।।6.17.61।।
aśakyaḥ sahasā rājan bhāvo boddhuṃ parasya vai | antaḥ-svabhāvair gītaiḥ tais naipuṇyaṃ paśyatāṃ bhṛśam || 6.17.61 ||
O König, es ist unmöglich, die wahre Absicht eines anderen sogleich zu erkennen. Nur Menschen von großer Kunstfertigkeit vermögen sie aus der inneren Wesensart zu deuten, die sich in Ton und Art der Rede zeigt.
"O king! It is not possible to know the intention (of an enemy) of others at once without excessive dexterity. It is to be known by his tone of words and description."
FAQs
Dharma cautions against hasty judgments: truth (satya) about a person’s intent is subtle and requires careful observation and skill.
In the debate about Vibhīṣaṇa’s trustworthiness, Mainda argues that intentions cannot be instantly known and must be inferred carefully.
Discernment (viveka) and patience—testing reality through measured observation rather than instant conclusions.