Shloka 2.48.15
अयोध्यायाः शोकवर्णनम् (Ayodhya’s Lament and Civic Desolation)
पादपाः पर्वताग्रेषु रमयिष्यन्ति राघवम्।यत्र रामो भयं नात्र नास्ति तत्र पराभवः।।2.48.15।।
pādapāḥ parvatāgreṣu ramayiṣyanti rāghavam |
yatra rāmo bhayaṃ nātra nāsti tatra parābhavaḥ || 2.48.15 ||
Trees upon the mountain peaks will delight Rāghava. Where Rama is, there is no fear; and where he is, there is no dishonour or defeat.
The trees on the mountain summits will enchant Rama. Where Rama goes, there will be no room for fear or dishonour.
The verse teaches that Dharma functions as protection: the presence of a dharmic person reduces fear and disgrace, because righteousness generates trust, order, and courage.
The speakers reassure one another that Rama’s exile will not be marked by danger or dishonour; nature and circumstance will align in his favour.
Rama’s fearlessness and protective leadership—he is seen as a living refuge.