Shloka 27
विभीषणागमनम्
Vibhīṣaṇa’s Arrival and the Debate on Refuge
राक्षसोजिह्मयाबुद्ध्यासंदिष्टोऽयमुपागतः ।प्रहर्तुंमाययाच्छन्नोविश्वस्तेत्वयिराघव ।।6.17.27।।
rākṣaso jihmayā buddhyā saṃdiṣṭo 'yam upāgataḥ | prahartuṃ māyayā channo viśvaste tvayi rāghava || 6.17.27 ||
O Rāghava, ang rākṣasang ito’y dumating na may baluktot na isip at utos; natatago sa daya, nagkukunwaring nagtitiwala sa iyo upang manakit.
"O Raghava! You may know that this Rakshasa is being sent here by deceit ever intending to strike you under the cover of creating confidence."
FAQs
Satya must be safeguarded against māyā (deception): dharma requires testing claims through evidence and consistent behavior, especially in war.
A warning is voiced that Vibhīṣaṇa’s approach could be a tactical deception to assassinate Rāma.
Alertness and discernment in receiving outsiders—even when they seek refuge or alliance.