Shloka 6.19.23

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

Devanagari script

राक्षसानांवधेसाह्यंलङ्कायाश्चप्रधर्षणे ।करिष्यामियथाप्राणंप्रवेक्ष्यामिचवाहिनीम् ।।6.19.23।।

Transliteration

rākṣasānāṃ vadhe sāhyaṃ laṅkāyāś ca pradharṣaṇe | kariṣyāmi yathā-prāṇaṃ pravekṣyāmi ca vāhinīm ||6.19.23||

Translation

“I will give my full support for the slaying of the Rākṣasas and for the assault on Laṅkā; and I will help the army to enter with all the strength of my life.”

Context

"I will render assistance with all my strength for storming Lanka, for killing the Rakshasas and for the army to enter."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Laṅkā
• Rākṣasas
• Vānara army (implied by vāhinī)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadfast commitment to a righteous cause—offering one’s strength in service of justice rather than clan-loyalty to adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa, newly aligned with Rāma, declares his intention to assist in attacking Laṅkā and defeating the Rākṣasa forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s loyalty to dharma and courage to act decisively against wrongdoing.