Shloka 6.82.23
इन्द्रजित्-हनूमद्-युद्धं तथा निकुम्भिलायां होमः (Indrajit vs Hanuman; Indrajit’s Nikumbhila rite)
त्युक्त्वावानरश्रेष्ठोवारयन्सर्ववानरान् ।।।।शनैश्शनैरसन्त्रस्तस्सबलस्सन्यवर्तत ।
pṛṣṭhato 'nuvrajadhvaṃ mām agrato yantam āhave | śūrair anijanopetair ayuktaṃ hi nivartitum ||
“Follow behind me as I advance to the front in battle. For heroes who are not alone, it is not fitting to turn back.”
The foremost of the Vanaras, kept back all the Vanaras after speaking that way to the army and slowly and slowly retreated.
Dharma is disciplined action and solidarity: those fighting for a just cause should not abandon the field when supported by comrades.
Hanuman takes a forward position and orders the troops to regroup and follow, countering a panic-driven withdrawal.
Responsibility in leadership—Hanuman models advancing first and urges coordinated bravery.