Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 46, Shloka 43
शरबन्धनम् (The Binding by Arrows) / Indrajit’s Illusory Assault and the Vanaras’ Consolation
मांतुदृष्टवाप्रधावन्तमनीकंसम्प्रहर्षितुम् ।।6.46.43।।त्यजस्तुहरयस्त्रासंभुक्तपूर्वामिवस्रजम् ।
māṃ tu dṛṣṭvā pradhāvantam anīkaṃ sampraharṣitum | tyajantu harayas trāsaṃ bhukta-pūrvām iva srajam ||
Ngunit kapag nakita nila akong sumugod upang pasiglahin ang hanay, hayaang itapon ng mga hari ang kanilang takot—gaya ng kuwintas na bulaklak na napagsawaan at saka itinabi.
"Let the army forces of monkeys be happy seeing me moving, getting rid of the inherent fear in them just as they discard a garland of flowers enjoyed by them earlier."
FAQs
Dharma requires converting fear into duty: leaders must actively raise morale so the righteous cause does not fail due to panic.
Vibhīṣaṇa plans to move among the ranks to revive confidence, expecting the Vānara troops to drop their fear upon seeing decisive leadership.
Moral courage and motivational leadership—taking visible action that steadies others.