Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 19, Shloka 1
विभीषणाभिषेकः
The Consecration of Vibhishana and Counsel on Crossing the Ocean
राघवेणाभयेदत्तेसन्नतोरावणानुजः ।विभीषणोमहाप्राज्ञोभूमिंसमवलोकयन् ।।6.19.1।।
rāghaveṇābhaye datte sannato rāvaṇānujaḥ | vibhīṣaṇo mahāprājño bhūmiṃ samavalokayan ||
Nang ipagkaloob ni Rāghava ang katiyakan ng kaligtasan, si Vibhīṣaṇa—ang nakababatang kapatid ni Rāvaṇa, dakilang marunong—ay yumukod at, nakatingin sa lupa, naghandang magpasakop.
"It strikes me that in this regard, as it is openly known for all the kings or at least in a subtle manner from a worldly point of view."
FAQs
Śaraṇāgati-dharma: granting protection (abhaya) to one seeking refuge, and responding with humility and sincerity when protection is received.
After deliberation, Rāma assures Vibhīṣaṇa of safety; Vibhīṣaṇa responds with respectful submission.
Rāma’s protective righteousness and Vibhīṣaṇa’s humility and trust in dharma.