Shloka 6.19.33

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

Devanagari script

ततश्चाख्यातुमारेभेविभीषणवचश्शुभम् ।सुग्रीवोविपुलग्रीवोस्सागरस्योपवेशनम् ।।6.19.33।।

Transliteration

tataś cākhyātum ārebhe vibhīṣaṇavacaḥ śubham | sugrīvo vipulagrīvo sāgarasyopaveśanam ||6.19.33||

Translation

Then broad-necked Sugrīva began to report to Rāma Vibhīṣaṇa’s auspicious words—how the Ocean should be approached and addressed.

Context

Thereafter broad-necked Sugriva started to communicate to Rama the advice of Vibheeshana about Sagara.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Sāgara (Ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as acting through proper counsel and proper procedure—approaching even a formidable power (the ocean) with respectful, orderly conduct rather than rash force.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva starts conveying Vibhīṣaṇa’s recommended method for dealing with the ocean.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and teachability: leaders accept and transmit sound counsel for the common objective.