Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 69, Shloka 70
त्रिशिरा-प्रबोधनम् तथा नरान्तक-वधः
Trisira’s Counsel and the Slaying of Naranthaka
यावद्विक्रमितुंबुधदिंचक्रुःप्लवगपुङ्गवाः ।तावदेतानतिक्रम्यनिर्बिभेदनरान्तकः ।।।।
yāvad vikramituṃ buddha-diṃ cakruḥ plavaga-puṅgavāḥ | tāvad etān atikramya nirbibhēda narāntakaḥ ||
Before the foremost monkey-leaders could even steel their resolve to advance, Narāntaka overran them, breaking through and shattering their ranks.
Naranthaka went past the Vanara leaders all over even before they attempted, he destroyed them.
FAQs
Dharma requires prompt, clear-sighted action in emergencies; delay in a righteous defense can allow adharma to gain ground.
Narāntaka breaks through the Vānara leadership line before they can effectively respond.
Decisiveness and presence of mind (buddhi) are highlighted by their momentary absence, creating vulnerability.