Shloka 35
विभीषणाभिषेकः
The Consecration of Vibhishana and Counsel on Crossing the Ocean
प्रकृत्याधर्मशीलस्यराघवस्याप्यरोचत ।।6.19.34।।सलक्ष्मणंमहातेजास्सुग्रीवंचहरीश्वरम् ।सत्क्रियार्थंक्रियादक्षंस्मितपूर्वमुवाचह ।।6.29.35।।
salakṣmaṇaṃ mahātejāḥ sugrīvaṃ ca harīśvaram | satkriyārthaṃ kriyādakṣaṃ smitapūrvam uvāca ha ||6.19.35||
Kemudian Rāma yang bercahaya dengan keagungan, terlebih dahulu tersenyum, lalu bertitah kepada Lakṣmaṇa dan Sugrīva, raja para Vānara—keduanya cekap dalam tindakan—tentang apa yang patut dilaksanakan dengan benar.
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.
FAQs
Dharma in leadership includes calm, respectful communication and seeking competent input before acting—right action (sat-kriyā) is planned, not improvised.
Rāma prepares to decide the next step (crossing the ocean) and addresses his key advisers/commanders.
Rāma’s composure and strategic leadership; Lakṣmaṇa and Sugrīva’s capability in execution.