Shloka 6.19.10
विभीषणाभिषेकः — The Consecration of Vibhishana and Counsel on Crossing the Ocean
रावणानन्तरोभ्राताममज्येष्ठश्चवीर्यवान् ।कुम्भकर्णोमहातेजाश्शक्रप्रतिबलोयुधि ।।6.19.10।।
rāma senāpatis tasya prahasto yadi vā śrutaḥ | kailāse yena saṅgrāme maṇibhadraḥ parājitaḥ ||
Rāma, you may have heard of Prahasta, the commander of his army—he by whom Maṇibhadra was defeated in battle at Kailāsa.
"My elder brother, the one who is younger to Ravana is a highly valiant one endowed with great prowess. He is Kumbhakarna and equal to Indra in war."
Responsible speech in service of dharma: Vibhīṣaṇa uses truthful, relevant information to help the righteous side minimize harm and prepare wisely.
Vibhīṣaṇa continues his strategic briefing, identifying key commanders and their past feats.
Vibhīṣaṇa’s integrity and helpfulness—he repays protection with accurate counsel.