Shloka 33
कुम्भकर्णदर्शनम्
The Appearance of Kumbhakarna and the Account of His Might
उच्यन्तांवानराःसर्वेयन्त्रमेतत्समुच्छ्रितम् ।इतिविज्ञायहरयोभविष्यन्तीहनिर्भयाः ।।6.61.33।।
ucyantāṃ vānarāḥ sarve yantram etat samucchritam |
iti vijñāya harayo bhaviṣyantīha nirbhayāḥ ||6.61.33||
Que se diga a todos los vānara: “Esa figura tan elevada no es más que un artificio, un ardid.” Al saberlo, los monos aquí se volverán intrépidos.
"Let all the Vanaras be told, that this one standing high is a machine then the Vanaras will not be scared of victory."
FAQs
Dharma is supported by truthful, stabilizing communication: leaders must restore courage through clear understanding, preventing panic from undermining righteous action.
A proposal is made to reassure the frightened vānara troops by reframing what they see as a ‘mere device/contrivance,’ thereby neutralizing terror and restoring morale.
Leadership through counsel: strategic speech that protects the army’s resolve and enables disciplined action.