Shloka 6.2.12
युद्धकाण्डे द्वितीयः सर्गः — Sugriva’s Counsel: From Grief to Strategy (Bridge to Lanka)
सेतुर्बद्धस्समुद्रेचयावल्लङ्कास्समीपतः ।।।।सर्वंतीर्णंचमेसैन्यंजितमित्युपधारय ।इमेहिसमरेवीराहरयःकामरूपिण ।।।।
setur baddhaḥ samudre ca yāval laṅkā-samīpataḥ |
sarvaṃ tīrṇaṃ ca me sainyaṃ jitam ity upadhāraya |
ime hi samare vīrā harayaḥ kāmarūpiṇaḥ ||
Once the bridge is built over the sea up to Laṅkā’s very vicinity, and my entire army has crossed, you may take it as victory already won—for these Vānara warriors are valiant in battle and can assume forms at will.
"On building a bridge over the large ocean up to Lanka, when all my army of vanaras can cross over, you may consider that you have won. These vanaras are heroic in war and can assume any form at will."
Dharma as right leadership: inspire rightful action by aligning confidence with concrete steps—success is framed as the fruit of organized effort, not wishful thinking.
Counsel is given that building the bridge enables the full crossing of the Vānara host, marking the decisive turning point toward Laṅkā’s conquest.
Leadership through reassurance—strengthening resolve by highlighting the allies’ capabilities and the achievable path to victory.