Shloka 6.19.30

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तुधर्मज्ञःप्रत्युवाचविभीषणः ।समुद्रंराघवोराजाशरणंगन्तुमर्हति ।।6.19.30।।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ tu dharmajñaḥ pratyuvāca vibhīṣaṇaḥ | samudraṃ rāghavo rājā śaraṇaṃ gantum arhati ||6.19.30||

Translation

Thus addressed, Vibhīṣaṇa, knower of dharma, replied: “King Rāghava should go to the Ocean and there seek refuge, placing his appeal before it.”

Context

(Hanuman) having asked so, righteous Vibheeshana said, "O king Raghava! We ought to go and seek refuge from the god of the ocean."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Ocean (Samudra)

FAQs

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

Dharma favors seeking rightful permission and harmonizing with natural/cosmic powers rather than forcing outcomes through mere might.

What is the narrative situation?

Asked how to cross the sea, Vibhīṣaṇa advises that Rāma should approach the Ocean respectfully and seek its cooperation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s dharma-jñāna (ethical discernment) and counsel grounded in restraint and legitimacy.