Shloka 6.19.38

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

Devanagari script

किमर्थनौनरव्याघ्र: नरोचिष्यतिराघव: ।विभीषणेनयच्चोक्तमस्मिन् कालेसुखावहम् ।।6.19.38।।

Transliteration

kim arthaṃ nau naravyāghraḥ na rociṣyati rāghavaḥ | vibhīṣaṇena yac coktam asmin kāle sukhāvaham ||6.19.38||

Translation

“O Rāghava, tiger among men, why should we not approve what Vibhīṣaṇa has said—so beneficial and timely, bringing good in this moment?”

Context

"O Raghava, the tiger among kings! Why will this good advice given to us at this time by Vibheeshana be not pleasing?" Sugriva and Lakshmana said to Rama."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma includes recognizing and accepting timely, beneficial counsel regardless of the adviser’s origin—truth and usefulness are honored over prejudice.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa and Sugrīva endorse Vibhīṣaṇa’s advice as suitable for the present crisis of crossing the ocean.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Good judgment and fairness in counsel—supporting what is right and effective at the proper time.