Shloka 6.19.24
विभीषणाभिषेकः — The Consecration of Vibhishana and Counsel on Crossing the Ocean
इतिब्रुवाणांरामस्तुपरिष्वज्यविभीषणम् ।अब्रवील्लक्ष्मणंप्रीतस्समुद्राज्जलमानय ।।6.19.24।।
iti bruvāṇaṃ rāmas tu pariṣvajya vibhīṣaṇam | abravīl lakṣmaṇaṃ prītaḥ samudrāj jalam ānaya ||6.19.24||
When Vibhīṣaṇa had spoken thus, Rāma—pleased—embraced him and said to Lakṣmaṇa, “Bring water from the ocean.”
When Vibheeshana had spoken in that manner, Rama was pleased and embraced him. He called for Lakshmana to get water from the ocean (for consecration).
Rāma’s dharma is to honor and protect one who seeks refuge sincerely, confirming acceptance through action and ritual preparation.
Rāma signals formal acceptance of Vibhīṣaṇa and initiates preparations (water from the ocean) for consecratory rites.
Rāma’s compassion and kingly propriety—recognizing merit and establishing rightful order.