Shloka 6.18.36

शरणागति-धर्मनिर्णयः (Decision on Refuge and Dharma) / Rama’s Vow of Protection and the Acceptance of Vibhishana

Devanagari script

ममचाप्यन्तरात्मायंशुद्धंवेत्तिविभीषणम् ।अनुमानाच्चभावाच्चसर्वतस्सुपरीक्षितः ।।।।

Transliteration

mama cāpy antarātmā yaṃ śuddhaṃ vetti vibhīṣaṇam |

anumānāc ca bhāvāc ca sarvataḥ suparīkṣitaḥ ||

Translation

My own inner conscience knows Vibhīṣaṇa to be pure; by inference and by his disposition, he has been well examined in every way.

Context

"My inner self is aware that this Vibheeshana is pure. He has been tested in all respects with doubtful feelings."

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes wise discernment: compassion is paired with careful examination, leading to justified trust.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva supports accepting Vibhīṣaṇa, stating that his own judgment and observations confirm Vibhīṣaṇa’s sincerity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s prudence—balancing caution (parīkṣā) with readiness to uphold refuge.