Shloka 11
विभीषणाभिषेकः
The Consecration of Vibhishana and Counsel on Crossing the Ocean
रामसेनापतिस्तस्यप्रहास्तोयदिवाश्रुतः ।कैलासेयेनसङ्ग्रामेमणिभद्रःपराजितः ।।6.19.11।।
rāma senāpatis tasya prahasto yadi vā śrutaḥ | kailāse yena saṅgrāme maṇibhadraḥ parājitaḥ ||
Wahai Rāma, barangkali engkau pernah mendengar tentang Prahasta, panglima bala tenteranya—dialah yang menewaskan Maṇibhadra dalam pertempuran di Kailāsa.
"My elder brother, the one who is younger to Ravana is a highly valiant one endowed with great prowess. He is Kumbhakarna and equal to Indra in war."
FAQs
Responsible speech in service of dharma: Vibhīṣaṇa uses truthful, relevant information to help the righteous side minimize harm and prepare wisely.
Vibhīṣaṇa continues his strategic briefing, identifying key commanders and their past feats.
Vibhīṣaṇa’s integrity and helpfulness—he repays protection with accurate counsel.