बहुविघ्नं तपो नित्यं दुश्चरं चैव राघव।तेन शापं न मुञ्चामो भक्ष्यमाणाश्च राक्षसैः।।।।
bahuvighnaṃ tapo nityaṃ duścaraṃ caiva rāghava | tena śāpaṃ na muñcāmo bhakṣyamāṇāś ca rākṣasaiḥ ||
O Rāghava, ang pagninilay at pagtitika ay laging napapaligiran ng maraming hadlang at tunay na mahirap isagawa. Kaya hindi namin pinakakawalan ang sumpa, kahit kami’y lamunin man ng mga rākṣasa.
'O Rama! it is difficult to perform penance which is ever full of obstacles. Therefore, we do not pronounce curses even if eaten up by demons'.
Dharma is forbearance aligned with one’s discipline: ascetics maintain restraint and do not weaponize spiritual power (curses) even under threat, prioritizing the integrity of tapas.
The sages clarify their non-retaliation: despite severe danger, they do not curse the rākṣasas, and thus request Rāma’s protection.
Kṣamā (forgiveness/forbearance) and steadfastness in spiritual practice amid suffering.