Shloka 9
इन्द्रजित्-लक्ष्मणयुद्धम् तथा वानरप्रोत्साहनम्
Indrajit–Lakshmana Battle and the Rallying of the Vanaras
अस्मिंन्विनिहतेपापेराक्षसेरणमूर्थनि ।रावणंवर्जयित्वातुशेषमस्यबलंहतम् ।।।।
asmin vinihate pāpe rākṣase raṇa-mūrdhani | rāvaṇaṃ varjayitvā tu śeṣam asya balaṃ hatam ||6.90.9||
“Jika rākṣasa yang berdosa ini ditewaskan di barisan terdepan pertempuran, maka—selain Rāvaṇa—sisa bala tenteranya seakan-akan sudah binasa.”
"If this wicked Rakshasa is struck down, except Ravana all his army is killed."
FAQs
Satya in counsel: dharmic leadership speaks plainly about realities of the conflict, enabling decisive action to end harm swiftly.
Vibhīṣaṇa argues that defeating the key champion (Indrajit) will effectively collapse the enemy’s remaining fighting strength, apart from Rāvaṇa.
Truthful, outcome-oriented guidance—using clear speech to prevent prolonged violence.