Shloka 6.19.22

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

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वातुवचनंतस्यरामस्याक्लिष्टकर्मणः ।शिरसावन्द्यधर्मात्मावक्तुमेवोपचक्रमे ।।6.19.22।।

Transliteration

śrutvā tu vacanaṃ tasya rāmasyākliṣṭakarmaṇaḥ | śirasā vandya dharmātmā vaktum evopacakrame ||6.19.22||

Translation

Having heard the words of Rāma, tireless in action, the righteous Vibhīṣaṇa bowed his head in reverence and began to speak.

Context

After having heard the words of Rama of untiring in action, Vibheeshana of righteous nature, started to speak with his head bent down (in reverence).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as humility and reverence toward a righteous leader; respectful conduct (vinaya) precedes speech and counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing Rāma, Vibhīṣaṇa responds formally—bowing his head—before speaking further in the war-council context.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s vinaya (humble, disciplined demeanor) and dharmic disposition in approaching Rāma.