Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 82
इन्द्रजित्-वधः
The Slaying of Indrajit
केचिल्लङ्कांपरित्रस्ताःविष्टावानरार्दिताः ।समुद्रेपतिताःकेचित्केचित्पर्वतमाश्रिताः ।।।।
kecil laṅkāṃ paritrastāḥ viṣṭā vānārārdhitāḥ |
samudre patitāḥ kecit kecit parvatam āśritāḥ ||
Hinahabol at pinahihirapan ng mga Vānara, ang ilan ay nanginginig na nagsiksik papasok sa Laṅkā; ang ilan ay nahulog sa dagat; at ang ilan ay sumilong sa bundok.
Pained by Vanaras, some fearful entered Lanka, few had fallen in the ocean and some sought refuge in the mountain.
FAQs
When adharma collapses, there is no stable refuge—external shelters (city, ocean, mountain) cannot replace inner righteousness and right conduct.
The defeated Rākṣasas scatter, seeking safety in different places while pursued by the Vānaras.
The Vānaras’ perseverance in protecting the righteous cause by preventing the enemy from regrouping.