Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 4, Shloka 32
समुद्रतट-प्रयाणम् तथा वेलावन-निवेशः
March to the Seacoast and Encampment at the Shore
हरिश्शतवलिर्वीरः कोटीभिर्दशभिर्वृतः ।सर्वामेको ह्यावष्टभ्य ररक्ष हरिवाहिनीम् ।।।।
hariḥ śatavalir vīraḥ koṭībhir daśabhir vṛtaḥ |
sarvām eko hy āvaṣṭabhya rarakṣa harivāhinīm ||
Der heldenhafte Vānara Śatavali, von zehn Koṭi Truppen umringt, hielt die Front; und obwohl er allein war, schützte er das gesamte Vānara-Heer.
Sathavali alone encircled by hundred crore vanara heroes was protecting the army of vanaras.
FAQs
Dharma is fulfilled through protective responsibility: a commander stands firm for the safety of the whole, placing collective welfare above personal ease.
The text highlights a specific commander’s role in securing and guarding the marching host.
Steadfast guardianship—courage expressed as protection and reliability.