Shloka 6.19.29

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

Devanagari script

उपायंनाधिगच्छामोयथानदनदीपतिम् ।तरामतरसासर्वेससैन्यावरुणालयम् ।।6.19.29।।

Transliteration

upāyaṃ nādhigacchāmo yathā nadanadīpatim | tarāma tarasā sarve sa-sainyā varuṇālayam ||6.19.29||

Translation

“We do not find a means by which all of us, together with the army, may swiftly cross this abode of Varuṇa—the lord of rivers and streams.”

Context

"What strategy should we adopt to cross this abode of Varuna, the Lord of rivers and streams with the entire army of Vanaras?" (Hanuman and Sugriva asked Vibheeshana).

Characters & Entities

• Hanūmān
• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Varuṇa
• Ocean
• Rivers/streams (as domain of Varuṇa)

FAQs

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

Dharma supports honesty about limitations and seeking guidance; acknowledging uncertainty is part of responsible leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

The leaders confess they have not found a workable method to cross the sea with the entire host.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Intellectual humility and collaborative decision-making.