Shloka 6.19.19

विभीषणाभिषेकः — The Consecration of Vibhishana and Counsel on Crossing the Ocean

Devanagari script

अहंहत्वादशग्रीवंसप्रहस्तंसबान्धवम् ।राजानंत्वांकरिष्यामिसत्यमेतद्ब्रवीमिते ।।6.19.19।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ hatvā daśagrīvaṃ sa-prahastaṃ sa-bāndhavam | rājānaṃ tvāṃ kariṣyāmi satyam etad bravīmi te || 6.19.19 ||

Translation

After slaying Daśagrīva together with Prahasta and his kinsmen, I shall make you king—this I tell you in truth.

Context

"By Killing the ten-headed Ravana along with Prahastha and relatives I will make you the king. I am telling you, this is true."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Daśagrīva (Rāvaṇa)
• Prahasta

FAQs

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

Rāma commits to restoring rightful order: removing an unjust ruler and installing a righteous one. The emphasis on satya (“in truth”) frames kingship as a moral responsibility, not mere reward.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma assures Vibhīṣaṇa that after defeating Rāvaṇa and his chief supporters, he will enthrone Vibhīṣaṇa as king of Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness and steadfast promise-keeping—Rāma makes a clear vow-like assurance grounded in satya.