Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 87, Shloka 18
न्यग्रोध
प्रवेश-निवारणम् (Preventing Indrajit’s Banyan-Tree Rite) / Indrajit Confronts Vibhishana
इत्युक्तोभ्रातृपुत्रेणप्रत्युवाचविभीषणः ।अजानन्निवमछचीलंकिंराक्षसविकत्थसे ।।6.87.18।।
ity ukto bhrātṛputreṇa pratyuvāca vibhīṣaṇaḥ | ajānann iva macchīlaṃ kiṃ rākṣasa vikatthase || 6.87.18 ||
Nang masabi ito ng anak ng kanyang kapatid, sumagot si Vibhīṣaṇa: “O Rākṣasa, bakit ka nagyayabang na para bang hindi mo kilala ang aking tunay na pagkatao?”
Indrajith having spoken like that, Vibheeshana replied," why do you speak like that as though you do not know my disposition?"
FAQs
Dharma includes steadfastness to one’s known moral nature; Vibhīṣaṇa asserts that his conduct is consistent and not driven by boastful violence.
After Indrajit’s taunt, Vibhīṣaṇa responds directly, challenging the accusation by appealing to his established character.
Satya (truthfulness) and integrity—Vibhīṣaṇa insists his ‘śīla’ is already known and consistent with righteousness.