Shloka 6.19.7
विभीषणाभिषेकः — The Consecration of Vibhishana and Counsel on Crossing the Ocean
तथ्यतद्वचनंश्रुत्वारामोवचनमब्रवीत् ।।6.19.6।।वचसासान्त्वयित्वैनंलोचनाभ्यांपिबन्निव ।आख्याहिममतत्त्वेनराक्षसानांबलाबलम् ।।6.19.7।।
evam uktaṃ tadā rakṣo rāmeṇākliṣṭakarmaṇā |
rāvaṇasya balaṃ sarvam ākhyātum upacakrame ||6.19.8||
Thus addressed by Rāma of untiring deeds, the rākṣasa then began to describe in full Rāvaṇa’s power.
"On hearing those words (of Vibheeshana) that were soothing to him as if he drank (Vibheeshana's love) with his both eyes, Rama asked Vibheeshana to truly relate the strength as well as weakness of the Rakshasas."
Responsible warfare under dharma: before conflict, one should know the truth of the opponent’s capacity, avoiding reckless action.
After Rāma’s request, Vibhīṣaṇa begins formally reporting Rāvaṇa’s military strength.
Duty and truthfulness in counsel—Vibhīṣaṇa commits to transparent disclosure for the sake of righteous victory.