Valmiki Ramayana 2.100.37: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 100, Shloka 37
शततमः सर्गः · Rāma Questions Bharata on Rājadharma
Governance, Counsel, and Public Welfare
कच्चिद्व्यपास्तानहितान्प्रतियातांश्च सर्वदा।दुर्बलाननवज्ञाय वर्तसे रिपुसूदन।।।।
kaccid vyapāstān ahitān pratiyātāṃś ca sarvadā | durbalān anavajñāya vartase ripusūdana ||
दुश्मन जो एक बार हार के चले जाते हैं, वो वापस आए तो उन्हें हल्का मत समझना। वो कमज़ोर दिखेंगे, पर खतरा उनमें अभी भी है। हमेशा चौक रहो।
O slayer of foes, I hope you are always alert about your foes who were defeated by you and have come back. You should not ignore your enemies thinking they are weak.
FAQs
Responsible rule requires steady vigilance; dismissing threats out of pride or complacency endangers the kingdom and violates the duty of protection.
Rāma advises Bharata on security: past victories do not eliminate future danger, so governance must remain alert.
Aparihārya-sāvadhānatā (unfailing alertness): not mistaking temporary weakness for permanent harmlessness.
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