Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 2, Shloka 25
युद्धकाण्डे द्वितीयः सर्गः — Sugriva’s Counsel: From Grief to Strategy
Bridge to Lanka
किमुक्त्वाबहुधाचापिसर्वथाविजयीभवान् ।निमित्तानिचपश्यामिमनोमेसम्प्रहृष्यति ।।।।
kim uktvā bahudhā cāpi sarvathā vijayī bhavān | nimittāni ca paśyāmi mano me samprahṛṣyati ||
Ano pa ang saysay ng mahabang pagsasalita? Sa lahat ng paraan, ikaw ay magwawagi. Nakikita ko ang mga mapalad na palatandaan, at ang aking puso’y napupuno ng galak.
"One who is despondent, dejected and overwhelmed with grief, will be dispirited in all matters. Not only that with worry he will meet with disaster."
FAQs
Dharma is strengthened by constructive speech: rather than endless talk, one should affirm truth-aligned confidence and proceed to right action.
At the close of the counsel, the speaker assures Rāma of victory and points to auspicious indications supporting the mission.
Prasāda (uplifting clarity): inspiring confidence and joy that support dharmic action.