Shloka 16
इन्द्रजित्-लक्ष्मणयुद्धम् तथा वानरप्रोत्साहनम्
Indrajit–Lakshmana Battle and the Rallying of the Vanaras
एतावदेवशेषंवोजेतव्यमिहवानराः ।हतास्सर्वेसमागम्यराक्षसाबलदर्पिताः ।।।।
etāvad eva śeṣaṃ vo jetavyam iha vānarāḥ |
hatāḥ sarve samāgamya rākṣasā baladarpitāḥ ||
¡Oh vānara!, sólo esto queda ahora para vosotros: vencer aquí. Todos los rākṣasas, embriagados por el orgullo de su fuerza, han sido muertos al trabarse en combate cercano con vosotros.
"O Vanaras! Left over Rakshasas only to be conquered now. Rakshasas, who were proud of their might have been killed on meeting you."
FAQs
Perseverance in righteous duty: the army is urged to complete the remaining task without arrogance, recognizing that pride in brute strength (bala-darpa) leads to downfall.
In the midst of the Laṅkā war, Vibhīṣaṇa encourages the vānaras, noting that the proud rākṣasa forces have already been cut down and only the final effort remains.
Steadfast courage and disciplined resolve—finishing what dharma requires, rather than being distracted by fear or fatigue.