Shloka 5.48.3
इन्द्रजित्प्रेषणम्—ब्रह्मास्त्रबन्धः, हनूमद्ग्रहणं, रावणसभाप्रवेशः (Indrajit’s Deployment—Brahmāstra Binding, Hanuman’s Capture, Entry into Ravana’s Court)
तवास्त्रबलमासाद्य ससुराः समरुद्गणाः।न शेकुस्समरे स्थातुं सुरेश्वरसमाश्रिताः।।।।
tavāstrabalam āsādya sasurāḥ samarudgaṇāḥ | na śekuḥ samare sthātuṃ sureśvarasamāśritāḥ ||
Confronted with the might of your divine missiles, even the gods—together with the hosts of the Maruts—though aligned with Indra, could not stand firm against you in battle.
"None could face you in war including Indra, Maruts and gods because of your skill and the power of your astras.
Satya in speech and recognition of merit: even an opponent acknowledges real strength without distortion, reflecting truthful assessment as an ethical restraint in conflict.
During the duel, Indrajit underscores the extraordinary power of Hanumān’s weapon-skill by comparing it to the inability of even divine forces to withstand it.
Satya (candour) and kṣātra-pratipatti (warrior’s acknowledgment of prowess): the speaker recognizes the opponent’s capability rather than belittling it.