Shloka 5.58.145

सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः — हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्

Devanagari script

ततो विभीषणो नाम तस्य भ्राता महामतिः।तेन राक्षसराजोऽसौ याचितो मम कारणात्।।।।

Transliteration

tato vibhīṣaṇo nāma tasya bhrātā mahāmatiḥ | tena rākṣasarājo 'sau yācito mama kāraṇāt ||

Translation

Then his brother named Vibhīṣaṇa, a man of noble understanding, pleaded with that king of the Rākṣasas on my account.

Context

"Vibhisana, a very pious brother of the demon king, interceded on my behalf.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasarāja

FAQs

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

It affirms the dharma of wise counsel: even within an unrighteous court, a righteous person must advise restraint and justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa intervenes to prevent Rāvaṇa from killing Hanumān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s moral courage—speaking for dharma despite familial and political risk.