Chapter 12 — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 12

Valmiki Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda

Verse 12.31

तस्मात्त्वया समारब्धं कर्म ह्यप्रतिमं परैः। अहं समीकरिष्यामि हत्वा शस्तवानघ॥

tasmāttvayā samārabdhaṃ karma hyapratimaṃ paraiḥ| ahaṃ samīkariṣyāmi hatvā śastavānagha||

English Meaning

But as you have entered upon a course of action which is improper even in respect of foes, I will, O sinless one, perform your work by slaying your enemies.

M.N. Dutt (1891–94, public domain)