Shloka 11
अतिकायवधः
The Slaying of Atikāya
स तंदृष्टवामहात्मानंराघवस्तुविसिस्मिये ।वानरान् सान्त्वयित्वा च विभीषणमुवाच ह ।।।।
sa taṁ dṛṣṭvā mahātmānaṁ rāghavas tu visismiye |
vānarān sāntvayitvā ca vibhīṣaṇam uvāca ha ||
Al ver a aquel magnánimo, Rāghava quedó lleno de asombro. Tras tranquilizar y alentar a los vānaras, habló a Vibhīṣaṇa.
Raghava the great, seeing the form of a huge body, was amazed, reassured by the Vanaras, and spoke to Vibheeshana.
FAQs
Dharmic leadership: even amid crisis and surprise, a righteous leader steadies allies, speaks thoughtfully, and maintains moral clarity.
Rāma reacts with amazement at what he sees, then calms the vānaras and addresses Vibhīṣaṇa for guidance or clarification.
Rāma’s composure and empathy—he prioritizes reassurance and orderly counsel over panic.