Valmiki Ramayana 2.96.4: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 96, Shloka 4
चित्रकूटे सैन्यधूलिशब्ददर्शनम्
Alarm at Chitrakūṭa: Lakṣmaṇa sights the approaching army
एतस्मिन्नन्तरे त्रस्ता श्शब्देन महता ततः ।
अर्दिता यूथपा मत्ता स्सयूथा दुद्रुवुर्दिशः ॥४॥
etasminn antare trastāḥ śabdena mahatā tataḥ |
arditā yūthapā mattāḥ sayūthā dudruvur diśaḥ ||4||
Währenddessen flohen die mächtigen Anführer der Elefantenherden, erschreckt durch einen großen Lärm und zusammen mit ihren Gruppen aufgewühlt, in alle Richtungen.
Meanwhile, the mighty leaders of the elephant-herds were agitated, and frightened by the loud noise, fled away from there in different directions.
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The verse sets the stage for responsible action: a disturbance in the forest becomes a cue for vigilance and restraint rather than impulsive violence—an indirect support for dharma through alertness and non-harm.
A loud commotion arises; elephant-herd leaders panic and scatter, signaling the approach or presence of a large force.
Situational prudence (alert observation) is emphasized through the narrative framing that prompts careful inquiry.
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