Shloka 5.59.16
हनूमद्वृत्तान्तः—वानरबलप्रशंसा च (Hanuman’s Report and Praise of the Vanara Host)
सदेवासुरयक्षेषु गन्धर्वोरगपक्षिषु।मैन्दस्य प्रतियोद्धारं शंसत द्विविदस्य वा।।।।
panasasyo-ruvegena nīlasya ca mahātmanaḥ |
mandaro 'py avaśīryeta kiṃ punar yudhi rākṣasāḥ |||
By the tremendous force of Panasa—and of the great-souled Nīla—the very Mandara mountain could be shattered; how much more, then, the rākṣasas in battle?
"Who among gods, yakshas, gandharvas, nagas and birds can contend Mainda or Dvivida in battle?Tell me.
Dharma is defended through competent strength; the verse underscores confidence that unrighteous aggression can be checked when the righteous stand united with capable allies.
The vānara host is being encouraged by recounting the extraordinary might of their warriors, implying assured victory over rākṣasas.
Bala—overwhelming physical power directed toward a righteous objective.