Shloka 36
शरबन्धनम् (The Binding by Arrows) / Indrajit’s Illusory Assault and the Vanaras’ Consolation
विमृज्यवदनंतस्यकपिराजस्यधीमतः ।।6.46.36।।अब्रवीत्कालसम्प्राप्तसम्भ्रान्तमिदंवचः ।
vimṛjya vadanaṃ tasya kapirājasya dhīmataḥ |
abravīt kāla-samprāpta-sambhrāntam idaṃ vacaḥ ||6.46.36||
Setelah menyeka wajah raja kera yang bijaksana itu, dia pun berkata dengan kata-kata ini—tepat pada waktunya dan mendesak bagi saat itu.
Wise Vibheeshana having wiped Sugriva's face clean in accordance with time addressed with opportune words.
FAQs
Right speech at the right time is dharma in action—timely counsel prevents collapse of morale and duty.
Having comforted Sugrīva physically, Vibhīṣaṇa prepares to deliver urgent guidance suited to the battlefield crisis.
Practical wisdom and leadership: the ability to act and speak appropriately under pressure.