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Shloka 3.69.24

अयोमुखी-दर्शनम् तथा कबन्ध-प्रवेशः (Ayomukhi Encounter and the ظهور of Kabandha)

तयोरन्वेषतोरेवं सर्वं तद्वनमोजसा।संजज्ञे विपुलः शब्दो प्रभञ्जन्निव तद्वनम्।।।।

tayor anveṣator evaṃ sarvaṃ tad vanam ojasā | saṃjajñe vipulaḥ śabdo prabhañjann iva tad vanam ||

As the two searched the entire forest with vigor, a tremendous sound suddenly arose, as though it were shattering that woodland.

As both the brothers with great prowess were searching for Sita all over, a hugesound exploded as if shattering the forest.

R
Rāma
L
Lakṣmaṇa
F
forest (vana)

Dharma is perseverance in a righteous task: despite fear and uncertainty, they continue the search with strength and discipline.

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa are actively searching when an enormous sound signals the arrival of a major confrontation.

Steadfast effort (vyavasāya): continuing the mission energetically even as danger manifests.