समुद्रतट-प्रयाणम् तथा वेलावन-निवेशः
March to the Seacoast and Encampment at the Shore
महेन्द्रमथ सम्प्राप्य रामो राजीवलोचनः ।अध्यारोहन्महाबाहुश्शिखरं द्रुमभूषितम् ।।।।
mahendram atha samprāpya rāmo rājīvalocanaḥ |
adhyārohan mahābāhuḥ śikharaṃ drumabhūṣitam ||
Entonces Rāma, de ojos de loto y brazos poderosos, llegó a Mahendra y ascendió a su cumbre, engalanada de árboles.
At that time Lotus-eyed Rama of mighty shoulders climbed up the the top of mountain Mahendra adorned with beautiful trees.
Dharma is sustained by steadfast leadership—Rāma advances personally, taking responsibility rather than remaining removed from hardship.
Rāma arrives at Mount Mahendra and ascends to its summit as the campaign progresses toward the sea.
Resolve and responsible leadership (dhairya + kartavya-niṣṭhā).