विभीषणोपदेशः
Vibhīṣaṇa’s Counsel to Rāvaṇa and the Rākṣasa Court
निशाचरेन्द्रस्यनिशम्यवाक्यंसकुम्भकर्णस्यचगर्जितानि ।विभीषणोराक्षसराजमुख्यमुवाचवाक्यंहितमर्थयुक्तम् ।।।।
niśācarendrasya niśamya vākyaṃ sa-kumbhakarṇasya ca garjitāni |
vibhīṣaṇo rākṣasa-rāja-mukhyam uvāca vākyaṃ hitam artha-yuktam ||
Nghe lời của chúa tể loài dạ-xoa du hành trong đêm và tiếng gầm của Kumbhakarṇa, Vibhīṣaṇa liền thưa với bậc đứng đầu các vua Rākṣasa lời nói lợi ích, nghĩa lý vẹn toàn.
On hearing the statement of the Lord of Rakshasas and roaring of Kumbhakarna, looking at Ravana the king of Rakshasas, Vibheeshana said these good words appropriate of a noble person.
Dharma values hita-vākya—truthful, beneficial counsel offered even when it is unwelcome. Vibhīṣaṇa embodies satya aligned with the welfare of the realm.
After hearing Rāvaṇa’s stance and Kumbhakarṇa’s fierce reactions, Vibhīṣaṇa prepares to advise Rāvaṇa with morally grounded, practical counsel.
Moral courage: Vibhīṣaṇa speaks for righteousness within an unrighteous court, prioritizing truth over personal safety.