Shloka 6.18.37

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

Devanagari script

तस्मात् क्षिप्रंसहास्माभिस्तुल्योभवतराघव: ।विभीषणोमहाप्राज्ञस्सखित्वंचाभ्युपैतुनः ।।।।

Transliteration

tasmāt kṣipraṃ sahāsmābhis tulyo bhavatu rāghava |

vibhīṣaṇo mahāprājñaḥ sakhitvaṃ cābhyupaitu naḥ ||

Translation

Therefore, O Rāghava, let the greatly wise Vibhīṣaṇa swiftly become our equal among us, and let him enter into friendship with us.

Context

"Rama therefore, let this highly sagacious Vibheeshana be with you like a friend in equal terms and enjoy."

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is restorative: a refugee is not merely spared but reintegrated with dignity—accepted as an equal and a friend.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva urges Rāma to formalize acceptance of Vibhīṣaṇa as an ally and friend.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Generosity in alliance—Sugrīva’s readiness to welcome a former enemy-side figure into trust.