Chapter 25 — Bala Kanda, Sarga 25

Valmiki Ramayana — Bala Kanda

Verse 25.17

राज्यभारनियुक्तनामेष धर्मः सनातनः। अध` जहि काकुत्स्थ धर्मो ह्यस्यां न विद्यते॥

rājyabhāraniyuktanāmeṣa dharmaḥ sanātanaḥ| adha` jahi kākutstha dharmo hyasyāṃ na vidyate||

English Meaning

Of those engaged in the onerous task of government, even this is the eternal rule of conduct. Do you, O Kākutstha, slay this impious one; for she know no righteousness!

M.N. Dutt (1891–94, public domain)