Shloka 6.19.32

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

Devanagari script

एवंविभीषणेनोक्तोराक्षसेनविपश्चिता ।अजगामाथसुग्रीवोयत्ररामस्सलक्ष्मणः ।।6.19.32।।

Transliteration

evaṃ vibhīṣaṇenokto rākṣasena vipaścitā | ajagāmātha sugrīvo yatra rāmaḥ salakṣmaṇaḥ ||6.19.32||

Translation

Thus spoken by the wise rākṣasa Vibhīṣaṇa, Sugrīva then went to where Rāma stood with Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

Vibheeshana having spoken in that manner, Sugriva accompanied by Lakshmana reached near Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined consultation: wise counsel is carried promptly to the rightful leader so action can proceed without delay or ego.

What is the narrative situation?

After Vibhīṣaṇa offers advice, Sugrīva approaches Rāma (with Lakṣmaṇa present) to convey it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s loyalty and readiness to coordinate, and Vibhīṣaṇa’s wisdom as a newly allied counselor.