Shloka 54
विभीषणागमनम्
Vibhīṣaṇa’s Arrival and the Debate on Refuge
ऋतेनियोगात्सामर्थ्यमवबोद्धुंनशक्यते ।सहसाविनियोगोहिदोषवान्प्रतिभातिमे ।।6.17.54।।
ṛte niyogāt sāmarthyam avaboddhuṃ na śakyate | sahasā viniyogo hi doṣavān pratibhāti me || 6.17.54 ||
若不赋予明确的职责，便无法知晓一人的才能。仓促任用或试探，未加审慎思量，在我看来是有过失的。
"When entrusted with duty one's capability will be known. It is not possible to appoint him for duty inconsiderately without understanding (his capacity) as it will be faulty."
FAQs
Dharma requires fair evaluation: capability and sincerity are known through responsible engagement, not through rash suspicion or impulsive trials.
Hanumān argues that merely speculating about Vibhīṣaṇa’s nature is insufficient; real assessment needs a thoughtful, structured approach.
Practical discernment—Hanumān emphasizes measured testing rather than hasty decisions.