Shloka 6.37.19

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

एतांप्रवृत्तिंलङ्कायांमन्त्रिप्रोक्तांविभीषणः ।एवमुक्त्वामहाबाहूराक्षसांस्तानदर्शयत् ।।।।

Transliteration

etāṃ pravṛttiṃ laṅkāyāṃ mantriproktāṃ vibhīṣaṇaḥ | evam uktvā mahābāhū rākṣasāṃs tān adarśayat |

Translation

Mighty-armed Vibhīṣaṇa, having spoken thus, conveyed to Rāma the intelligence about Laṅkā as reported by the ministers, and then pointed out those Rākṣasas.

Context

Mighty armed Vibheeshana revealed to Rama all the information that was told to him by ministers.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Laṅkā
• ministers (saciva/mantrin)
• Rākṣasas
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Truthful reporting in service of righteous action: Vibhīṣaṇa transmits accurate intelligence without distortion, aligning speech with duty (satya in the service of dharma).

What is the narrative situation?

Before the assault on Laṅkā, Vibhīṣaṇa relays ministerial intelligence and identifies key Rākṣasa figures to Rāma’s side.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s integrity and loyalty to righteousness—using knowledge responsibly to reduce harm and guide a just campaign.