Shloka 6.19.25

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

Devanagari script

तेनचेमंमहाप्राज्ञमभिषिञ्चविभीषणम् ।राजानंरक्षसांक्षिप्रंप्रसन्नेमयिमानद ।।6.19.25।।

Transliteration

tena cemam mahāprājñam abhiṣiñca vibhīṣaṇam | rājānaṃ rakṣasāṃ kṣipraṃ prasanne mayi mānada ||6.19.25||

Translation

“With that water, consecrate Vibhīṣaṇa—highly wise—as king of the Rākṣasas at once, for I am pleased with him, O worthy one.”

Context

"I am pleased with this highly intelligent Vibheeshana, a respectable one. I will coronate him at once as king of Rakshasas."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma is the establishment of rightful governance: Rāma legitimizes a dharmic ruler to replace adharma, even before victory is secured.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma commands that Vibhīṣaṇa be consecrated immediately as king, signaling political and moral realignment in Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s foresight and commitment to just rule (rājadharma), rewarding wisdom and integrity.