Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 18, Shloka 36
शरणागति
धर्मनिर्णयः (Decision on Refuge and Dharma) / Rama’s Vow of Protection and the Acceptance of Vibhishana
ममचाप्यन्तरात्मायंशुद्धंवेत्तिविभीषणम् ।अनुमानाच्चभावाच्चसर्वतस्सुपरीक्षितः ।।।।
mama cāpy antarātmā yaṃ śuddhaṃ vetti vibhīṣaṇam |
anumānāc ca bhāvāc ca sarvataḥ suparīkṣitaḥ ||
Chính nội tâm ta cũng biết Vibhīṣaṇa là thanh tịnh; xét theo suy luận và theo khí chất của y, người ấy đã được thẩm tra chu toàn mọi bề.
"My inner self is aware that this Vibheeshana is pure. He has been tested in all respects with doubtful feelings."
FAQs
Dharma includes wise discernment: compassion is paired with careful examination, leading to justified trust.
Sugrīva supports accepting Vibhīṣaṇa, stating that his own judgment and observations confirm Vibhīṣaṇa’s sincerity.
Sugrīva’s prudence—balancing caution (parīkṣā) with readiness to uphold refuge.