Shloka 6.19.2

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

Devanagari script

खात्पपातावनींहृष्टोभक्तेरनुचरैस्सह ।सतरामस्यपरमात्मानिपपातविभीषणः ।।6.19.2।।

Transliteration

khāt papāta avanīṃ hṛṣṭo bhakter anucaraiḥ saha | sa tu rāmasya paramātmā nipapāta vibhīṣaṇaḥ || 6.19.2 ||

Translation

Joyful, Vibhīṣaṇa descended from the sky to the earth with his devoted followers, and that noble-souled one fell down before Rāma in surrender.

Context

Righteous Vibheeshana descended from the sky and fell at the feet of Rama accompanied by his devotees happily (considering it to be inappropriate to come with foot down he came straight down with his body).

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Śaraṇāgati aligned with dharma: choosing refuge in righteousness even against one’s former allegiance, and approaching with humility rather than entitlement.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa arrives to join Rāma’s side, descending with followers and prostrating before Rāma as an act of surrender and devotion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and moral courage—Vibhīṣaṇa abandons adharma and submits himself to a dharmic leader.