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 ||
おおヴァーナラたちよ、汝らに残るはただこれのみ——ここで勝利を得ること。力の驕りに酔いし羅刹どもは、汝らと間近に相まみえたとき、ことごとく討たれた。
"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.