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## English Translation:
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In the battle, Ravana, having achieved supreme glory by destroying his enemies, reached the land of Vijayadgiri with increasing prosperity. ||154||
Hearing of Ravana's approach, Indra, moving from the assembly of the gods, addressed all of them. ||155||
"O Vasvasvi and other gods! Why are you sitting relaxed? The lord of the Rakshasas, Ravana, has arrived here." ||156||
Saying this, Indra went to his father to seek counsel. He sat down on the earth, bowing respectfully. ||157||
He said, "What should I do in this situation? This enemy, whom I have defeated many times, has returned, now powerful." ||158||
"O father! I have committed a great injustice against my own duty by not destroying this enemy when he was weak." ||159||
"Even a common man can break a thorn when it is just emerging, but when it grows strong, it requires great effort." ||160||
"When a disease arises, it is easily destroyed, but when it takes root and spreads, it can only be countered after death." ||161||
"I have tried many times to destroy him, but you stopped me. You have made me forgive him in vain." ||162||
"O father! I am speaking this following the path of righteousness. It is the duty of a family to consult elders, and that is why I asked you. I am not incapable of killing him." ||163||
Hearing his son's words, filled with pride and anger, Sahasrar said, "O son! Do not be hasty." ||164||
"First, consult with wise ministers, for the work of those who act without deliberation becomes futile." ||165||
"Mere effort is not the cause of success, for what can a farmer achieve without rain? Similarly, what can a hardworking person achieve without the right circumstances?" ||166||
"Those who have equal effort and equal respect, some achieve success, while others fail due to the nature of their karma." ||167||