Shloka 6.19.39

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

Devanagari script

अबध्वासागरेसेतुंघोरेऽस्मिन्वरुणालये ।लङ्कानासादितुंशक्यासेन्द्रैरपिसुरासुरैः ।।6.19.39।।

Transliteration

abadhvā sāgare setuṃ ghore 'smin varuṇālaye | laṅkā nāsādituṃ śakyā sendrair api surāsuraiḥ ||6.19.39||

Translation

Without building a bridge across this dreadful ocean, Varuṇa’s abode, Laṅkā cannot be reached—even by the gods and asuras, Indra included.

Context

Without building a bridge over this terrific ocean, the abode of Varuna, it is not possible to cross over to Lanka even for Indra, suras or Asuras.

Characters & Entities

• Sāgara (Ocean)
• Varuṇa
• Laṅkā
• Indra
• Suras
• Asuras

FAQs

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

Dharma is realistic right-action: even for a righteous cause, one must follow the lawful constraints of the world and adopt proper means (a bridge), not rely on mere wish or pride.

What is the narrative situation?

They emphasize that crossing to Laṅkā requires constructing a bridge; the ocean is an insurmountable boundary without appropriate method.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom and strategic clarity—choosing effective means aligned with reality and order.