Shloka 35

विभीषणाभिषेकः

The Consecration of Vibhishana and Counsel on Crossing the Ocean

Devanagari script

प्रकृत्याधर्मशीलस्यराघवस्याप्यरोचत ।।6.19.34।।सलक्ष्मणंमहातेजास्सुग्रीवंचहरीश्वरम् ।सत्क्रियार्थंक्रियादक्षंस्मितपूर्वमुवाचह ।।6.29.35।।

Transliteration

salakṣmaṇaṃ mahātejāḥ sugrīvaṃ ca harīśvaram | satkriyārthaṃ kriyādakṣaṃ smitapūrvam uvāca ha ||6.19.35||

Translation

Lalu Rāma yang bercahaya agung, terlebih dahulu tersenyum, berbicara kepada Lakṣmaṇa dan Sugrīva, penguasa bala Vānara—keduanya cekatan dalam tindakan—tentang apa yang patut dilaksanakan dengan benar.

Word by Word

vibhīṣaṇasyaof Vibhishana

mantraḥadvice/counsel

ayamthis

mamato me/of me

lakṣmaṇaO Lakshmana

rocatepleases/appeals

sugrīvaḥSugriva

paṇḍitaḥlearned

nityamalways

bhavānyou

mantra-vicakṣaṇaḥskilled in counsel

ubhābhyāmby both (of you)

sampradhāryahaving deliberated

arthamthe matter/meaning

rocateis pleasing

yatthat which

tatthat

ucyatāmlet it be told

Context

To Rama who was by nature righteous the advice (of Vibheeshana) was pleasing. To the brilliant Lakshmana of skilful action, to Sugriva the king of monkeys, Rama said smilingly.

Characters & Entities

Rāma

Lakṣmaṇa

Sugrīva

Vānara (monkey hosts)

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership includes calm, respectful communication and seeking competent input before acting—right action (sat-kriyā) is planned, not improvised.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma prepares to decide the next step (crossing the ocean) and addresses his key advisers/commanders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s composure and strategic leadership; Lakṣmaṇa and Sugrīva’s capability in execution.