Valmiki Ramayana 6.71.8 — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 71, Shloka 8
अतिकायवधः
The Slaying of Atikāya
तेतस्यरूपमालोक्ययथाविष्टोस्त्रिविक्रमे ।भयाद्वानरयूधास्तेविद्रवन्तिततस्ततः ।।।।
te tasya rūpam ālokya yathāviṣṭo 's trivikramaḥ | bhayād vānarayūdhās te vidravanti tatas tataḥ ||
Melihat wujudnya—seakan dirasuki kedahsyatan Trivikrama—pasukan-pasukan wanara itu karena takut tercerai-berai dan lari ke segala arah.
The Vanara troops, observing his form resembling the Trivikram form assumed by Vishnu, the monkey troops fled here and there in panic.
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Courage must be cultivated: Dharma in war is not only strength but steadiness; fear disperses collective duty, while disciplined leaders restore order.
Atikāya’s terrifying, colossal appearance causes sections of the Vānara army to panic and scatter.
By contrast: the need for courage and resolve; the verse foregrounds the army’s momentary lapse.
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