Shloka 2.100.37
शततमः सर्गः — Rāma Questions Bharata on Rājadharma (Governance, Counsel, and Public Welfare)
कच्चिद्व्यपास्तानहितान्प्रतियातांश्च सर्वदा।दुर्बलाननवज्ञाय वर्तसे रिपुसूदन।।।।
kaccid vyapāstān ahitān pratiyātāṃś ca sarvadā | durbalān anavajñāya vartase ripusūdana ||
O slayer of foes, do you remain ever watchful—never neglecting enemies once repelled who have returned, even if they appear weak?
O slayer of foes, I hope you are always alert about your foes who were defeated by you and have come back. You should not ignore your enemies thinking they are weak.
Responsible rule requires steady vigilance; dismissing threats out of pride or complacency endangers the kingdom and violates the duty of protection.
Rāma advises Bharata on security: past victories do not eliminate future danger, so governance must remain alert.
Aparihārya-sāvadhānatā (unfailing alertness): not mistaking temporary weakness for permanent harmlessness.