Shloka 6.5.17
सेनानिवेशः रामविलापश्च (Encampment on the Northern Shore; Rama’s Lament and Sandhyā)
कदाऽविक्षोभ्यरक्षांसिसाविधूयोत्पतिष्यति ।विधूयजलदान्नीलान् शशिरेखाशरत्स्विव ।।।।
maindaś ca dvividaś ca ubhau tatra vānarapuṅgavau |
viceratuś ca tāṃ senāṃ rakṣārthaṃ sarvato diśam ||
There, Mainda and Dvivida—both foremost among the Vānaras—moved about on every side to safeguard that army.
When will she come out pushing the Rakshasas like the crescent moon comes out pushing the dark clouds in autumn?
Dharma here is protective responsibility: leaders actively ensure the safety of the collective, not by words but by vigilant action.
On the eve of conflict in Laṅkā’s theatre, the Vānara chiefs patrol and secure the army’s perimeter in all directions.
Alertness and disciplined guardianship—military and moral readiness to protect one’s community.