Shloka 6.19.5

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

Devanagari script

परित्यक्तामयालङ्कमित्राणिचधनानिच ।भवद्गतंहिमेराज्यंजीवितंचसुखानिच ।।6.19.5।।

Transliteration

parityaktā mayā laṅkā mitrāṇi ca dhanāni ca |

bhavadgataṃ hi me rājyaṃ jīvitaṃ ca sukhāni ca ||6.19.5||

Translation

I have forsaken Laṅkā—friends and wealth as well; my kingdom, my life, and whatever happiness I have are now entrusted to your hands.

Context

"Leaving Lanka, my friends and my wealth I came to you. Now my life, kingdom and welfare are at your disposal."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Laṅkā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Choosing dharma over attachment: Vibhīṣaṇa renounces wealth, social ties, and even homeland to align with righteousness and truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Having left Rāvaṇa’s side, Vibhīṣaṇa declares complete surrender and loyalty to Rāma, offering his very life and claim to rule.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity and moral courage—sacrificing personal gain and relationships for the sake of righteous alignment.