Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 85, Shloka 18
निकुम्भिला
यज्ञविघ्नः — Vibhishana’s Counsel and Lakshmana’s March to Nikumbhila
स हिब्रह्मास्त्रवित्प्राज्ञोमहामायोमहाबल. ।करोत्यसंज्ञान् सङ्ग्रामेदेवान्सवरुणानपि ।।6.85.18।।
sa hi brahmāstravit prājño mahāmāyo mahābalaḥ |
karoty asaṃjñān saṅgrāme devān savaruṇān api ||6.85.18||
Sesungguhnya dia mahir akan Brahmāstra, bijaksana, besar daya māyā-nya, dan sangat kuat; dalam peperangan dia mampu membuat para dewa—termasuk Varuṇa dan yang lain—tidak sedarkan diri.
When he moves in his chariot in the sky like the Sun coursing through clouds is difficult to know.
FAQs
Dharma here is prudence: recognizing an adversary’s power truthfully (satya) so that one acts responsibly and protects allies rather than underestimating danger.
A warning is being given about the enemy’s extraordinary martial and illusory capabilities, emphasizing the seriousness of the coming engagement.
Strategic wisdom (prajñā) in leadership—accurate appraisal of threats before action.