Shloka 29
विभीषणागमनम्
Vibhīṣaṇa’s Arrival and the Debate on Refuge
वध्यतामेषतीव्रेणदण्डेनसचिवैस्सह ।रावणस्यनृशंसस्यभ्राताह्येषविभीषणः ।।6.17.29।।
vadhyatām eṣa tīvreṇa daṇḍena sacivaiḥ saha |
rāvaṇasya nṛśaṁsasya bhrātā hy eṣa vibhīṣaṇaḥ ||6.17.29||
“ഈ വിഭീഷണനെ അവന്റെ കൂട്ടുകാരോടുകൂടി കഠിനദണ്ഡത്തോടെ വധിക്കട്ടെ; കാരണം ഇവൻ ക്രൂരനായ രാവണന്റെ സഹോദരനാണ്.”
His four companions of terrific prowess were also there with him. They were wearing all weapons and were adorned with excellent ornaments.
FAQs
It raises the dharmic tension between security and justice: judging someone by association (being Rāvaṇa’s brother) versus investigating intent and seeking truth (satya) before punishment.
Upon Vibhīṣaṇa’s approach to Rāma’s side, Sugrīva urges immediate execution, fearing deception from Rāvaṇa’s family.
Sugrīva’s protective loyalty and caution toward Rāma—though it also highlights the need for measured judgment.