Shloka 6.19.4

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

Devanagari script

अनुजोरावणस्याहंतेनचाप्यवमानितः ।भवन्तंसर्वभूतानांशरण्यंशरणागतः ।।6.19.4।।

Transliteration

anujo rāvaṇasyāhaṃ tena cāpy avamānitaḥ | bhavantaṃ sarvabhūtānāṃ śaraṇyaṃ śaraṇāgataḥ ||6.19.4||

Translation

I am Rāvaṇa’s younger brother, and by him I have been dishonored. I have come to you for refuge—you who are the refuge of all beings.

Context

"I am Ravana's younger brother. Having been put to shame I came to seek protection from you who are the protector of all beings " (Vibheeshana said to Rama)."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

The dharma of śaraṇāgati: admitting one’s situation truthfully and seeking rightful protection from a just protector; it also implies the king’s dharma to protect those who surrender.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa introduces himself to Rāma and formally seeks asylum after being humiliated by Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s integrity and courage in choosing dharma over familial allegiance to adharma.