Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 46, Shloka 39
शरबन्धनम् (The Binding by Arrows) / Indrajit’s Illusory Assault and the Vanaras’ Consolation
अथवारक्ष्यतांरामोयावत्संज्ञाविपर्ययः ।।6.46.39।।लब्धसंज्ञौहिकाकुत्स्थौभयंनौव्यपनेष्यतः ।
athavā rakṣyatāṃ rāmo yāvat saṃjñā-viparyayaḥ | labdha-saṃjñau hi kākutsthau bhayaṃ nau vyapaneṣyataḥ ||
O bien, que se proteja a Rāma hasta que pase este desvanecimiento; pues, cuando los dos príncipes de Kakutstha recobren el sentido, disiparán nuestro temor.
"Or else till they become conscious, protect the Kakuthsa princes. When they become conscious, they can get rid of our fear."
FAQs
Dharma is expressed as protective responsibility: even in crisis, one must safeguard the righteous leader and maintain hope grounded in truth and past virtue.
Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa appear unconscious on the battlefield; Vibhīṣaṇa advises guarding them until they recover, assuring the army that fear will then subside.
Prudence and steadfast guardianship—acting calmly to protect those who embody dharma.