Valmiki Ramayana 2.9.13: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 9, Shloka 13
मन्थराप्रेरणा · वरद्वय-स्मरणं च
Manthara’s Provocation and the Recalling of Two Boons
स शम्बर इति ख्यातश्शतमायो महासुरः ।
ददौ शक्रस्य सङ्ग्रामं देवसङ्घैरनिर्जितः ॥१३॥
sa śambara iti khyātaḥ śatamāyo mahāsuraḥ |
dadau śakrasya saṅgrāmaṃ devasaṅghair anirjitaḥ ||13||
Asura agung yang masyhur sebagai Śambara, penguasa seratus tipu daya, telah mencabar Śakra (Indra) ke medan perang, meskipun tidak pernah ditewaskan oleh bala tentera para dewa.
That mighty asura well-known as Sambara, capable of a hundred deceitful forms, challenged Indra to a battle which could not be conquered by hosts of gods.
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Dharma is framed through cosmic conflict: deceitful power (māyā) aligned with adharma challenges rightful order, requiring steadfast resistance.
Mantharā describes the formidable asura Śambara and the threat posed to Indra, setting the stage for Daśaratha’s involvement.
Courage and perseverance in the face of overwhelming, deceptive opposition.
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