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||
เพราะเขารู้ชำนาญพรหมาศตรา เป็นผู้มีปัญญา มีฤทธิ์มายาใหญ่ และมีกำลังมหาศาล ในสงครามเขายังทำให้เหล่าเทวะ แม้พระวรุณและอื่น ๆ หมดสติได้
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.