Shloka 6.19.42

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तःकुशास्तीर्नोतीरेनदनदीपतेः ।संविवेशतदारामोवेद्यामिवहुताशनः ।।6.19.42।।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ kuśāstīrṇo tīre nadanadīpateḥ |

saṃviveśa tadā rāmo vedyām iva hutāśanaḥ ||6.19.42||

Translation

Thus addressed, Rāma then seated himself on a spread of kuśa grass upon the shore of the lord of rivers, like sacred fire abiding on the altar.

Context

Then when they (Sugriva and Lakshmana) said so to Rama, he sat on Kusa grass mat on the shore of the ocean just as fire stayed in the sacrificial altar.।। ityārṣēvālmīkīyēśrīmadrāmāyaṇēādikāvyēyuddhakāṇḍēēkōnaviṅśassargaḥ ।।This is the end of the nineteenth sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kuśa grass
• Sāgara (Ocean, as ‘nadanadīpati’)
• Agni (hutāśana)
• Vedi (sacrificial altar)

FAQs

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

Dharma expressed as disciplined resolve: Rāma adopts a ritual-like posture, suggesting self-control and rightful means (restraint, vow, and focused intent) before undertaking action.

What is the narrative situation?

After being urged to act, Rāma sits on kuśa at the seashore, preparing for a solemn engagement with the Ocean (a prelude to seeking passage to Laṅkā).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness and sacred composure—Rāma’s calm, principled readiness to pursue the goal through ordered, dharmic procedure.