Shloka 54
विभीषणागमनम्
Vibhīṣaṇa’s Arrival and the Debate on Refuge
ऋतेनियोगात्सामर्थ्यमवबोद्धुंनशक्यते ।सहसाविनियोगोहिदोषवान्प्रतिभातिमे ।।6.17.54।।
ṛte niyogāt sāmarthyam avaboddhuṃ na śakyate | sahasā viniyogo hi doṣavān pratibhāti me || 6.17.54 ||
Sin un encargo definido no puede conocerse la capacidad de una persona. Nombrar o probar a alguien de improviso, sin la debida consideración, me parece un yerro.
"When entrusted with duty one's capability will be known. It is not possible to appoint him for duty inconsiderately without understanding (his capacity) as it will be faulty."
FAQs
Dharma requires fair evaluation: capability and sincerity are known through responsible engagement, not through rash suspicion or impulsive trials.
Hanumān argues that merely speculating about Vibhīṣaṇa’s nature is insufficient; real assessment needs a thoughtful, structured approach.
Practical discernment—Hanumān emphasizes measured testing rather than hasty decisions.