Shloka 79
युद्धे अङ्गद-मैन्द-द्विविद-राक्षसयुद्धम्; कुम्भस्य प्रादुर्भावः तथा सुग्रीवेण पराभवः
Sarga 76: Angada and the Vanara chiefs battle Kampana, Prajaṅgha, Yūpākṣa, Śoṇitākṣa; Kumbha enters and is checked by Sugrīva
उपालम्भभयाच्चापिनासिवीरमयाहतः ।कृतकर्मपरिश्रान्तोविश्रान्तःपश्यमेबलम् ।।।।
upālambhabhayāc cāpi nāsi vīra mayā hataḥ |
kṛtakarmapariśrānto viśrāntaḥ paśya me balam ||
勇士啊，我未将你杀死，只因惧怕日后被人责难：说我趁你疲惫而下手。你因劳战而困乏，停步歇息；如今既已稍息，且看我的力量。
"O Stalwart! You have not been finished by me for the fear of reproaching. You are exhausted by your deeds and resting. Having rested, witness my strength now."
FAQs
It reflects yuddha-dharma (ethics of battle): one should not take unfair advantage of an opponent who is exhausted or unable to fight properly, lest the victory become blameworthy rather than righteous.
In the Lanka war, Sugrīva taunts Kumbha during their combat, claiming he has not killed him yet because Kumbha appears fatigued; Sugrīva challenges him to recover and then witness Sugrīva’s power.
Maryādā (honourable restraint) in combat—strength guided by self-control and concern for righteous reputation.