Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 63, Shloka 20
कुम्भकर्णोपदेशः
Kumbhakarna’s Counsel and War-Boast to Ravana
योहिशत्रुमवज्ञायनात्मानमभिरक्षति ।अवाप्नोतिहिसोऽनर्थान् स्थानाच्चव्यवरोप्यते ।।6.63.20।।
yo hi śatrum avajñāya nātmānam abhirakṣati | avāpnoti hi so ’narthān sthānāc ca vyavaropyate ||6.63.20||
جو شخص دشمن کو حقیر جان کر اپنی حفاظت نہیں کرتا، وہ یقیناً مصیبتوں میں گرفتار ہوتا ہے اور اپنے مرتبے سے بھی گرا دیا جاتا ہے۔
"He who knowing fully the actions of the enemy does not protect himself he attains reverses and is also dragged down from position."
FAQs
Arrogance that underestimates danger violates responsible conduct; dharma in leadership includes vigilance and protection of one’s realm and self.
Kumbhakarṇa warns Rāvaṇa that contempt for the enemy leads to downfall and loss of authority.
Amanitva (lack of arrogance) expressed as careful vigilance and realistic assessment.