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Shloka 2.36.2

अयोध्याकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः — Daśaratha’s orders for Rama’s escort; Kaikeyi’s fear; the Asamañjasa precedent

सूत रत्नसुसम्पूर्णा चतुर्विधबला चमूः।राघवस्यानुयात्रार्थं क्षिप्रं प्रतिविधीयताम्।।।।

sūta ratna-susampūrṇā caturvidha-balā camūḥ | rāghavasyānuyātrārthaṃ kṣipraṃ pratividhīyatām ||2.36.2||

O charioteer, let the army—complete in its four divisions and well supplied—be arrayed at once to accompany Rāghava on his journey.

O Sumantra! arrange immediately four divisions of the army, well-equipped with precious stones to escort Rama in his journey to (the forest).

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Sumantra
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Rāghava (Rāma)
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Army (caturvidha-balā)

Rajadharma includes ensuring the safety and orderly conduct of a prince’s journey. The king’s duty is logistical protection and preparedness, even amid personal distress.

An order is issued to arrange a fourfold army to accompany Rāma, reflecting immediate preparations connected to his departure.

Administrative responsibility and prompt execution of duty—swift, organized action in service of the realm and the royal household.