Shloka 20
विभीषणागमनम्
Vibhīṣaṇa’s Arrival and the Debate on Refuge
मन्त्रेव्यूहेनयेचारेयुक्तोभवितुमर्हसि ।वानराणांचभद्रंतेपरेषांचपरन्तप ।।6.17.20।।
mantre vyūhena ye cāre yukto bhavitum arhasi | vānarāṇāṃ ca bhadraṃ te pareṣāṃ ca parantapa || 6.17.20 ||
Wahai penghancur musuh, hendaklah tuanku sentiasa bersiap: dalam musyawarah, dalam susunan bala, dan dalam risikan para pengintip—demi keselamatan vānara serta kewaspadaan terhadap lawan.
"O Scorcher of enemies! For Vanara's safety and considering to be spies also you should be alert in your deliberations, with a plan and policy in moving together and deciding what is to be done. Let you be safe."
FAQs
Rajadharma (the ethics of leadership): protecting allies requires disciplined counsel, strategic planning, and careful intelligence—prudence is a moral duty when many lives depend on decisions.
As Vibhīṣaṇa approaches, leaders in Rāma’s camp advise caution and preparedness against possible deception.
Prudence and responsibility in leadership—acting thoughtfully rather than impulsively.