Shloka 6.19.41

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

Devanagari script

विभीषणस्यशूरस्ययथार्थंक्रियतांवचः ।।6.19.40।।अलंकालात्ययंकृत्वासागरोऽयंनियुज्यताम् ।यथासैन्येनगच्छामपुरींरावणपालिताम् ।।6.19.41।।

Transliteration

alaṃ kālātyayaṃ kṛtvā sāgaro 'yaṃ niyujyatām |

yathā sainyena gacchāma purīṃ rāvaṇapālitām ||6.19.41||

Translation

Enough of letting time be wasted; let this Ocean be prevailed upon, so that we may proceed with the army to the city ruled by Rāvaṇa.

Context

"Valiant Vibheeshana's words are true. Let us proceed and let us not waste time. Let us request Sagara to help the army to be able to proceed to Lanka ruled by Ravana (Sugriva and Lakshmana said to Rama)."

Characters & Entities

• Sāgara (Ocean)
• Rāvaṇa
• Laṅkā (implied by ‘the city ruled by Rāvaṇa’)
• Vānara-sena (army, implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma as timely right action: when the goal is righteous, procrastination becomes adharma-like negligence; one should act decisively and responsibly.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma’s forces have reached the seashore; the leaders urge immediate action and propose seeking the Ocean’s cooperation for passage to Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership and urgency in righteous mission—prioritizing collective welfare and strategic action over delay.