Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 30, Shloka 13
सिद्धाश्रम
यज्ञरक्षणम् — Protection of Viśvāmitra’s Sacrifice at Siddhāśrama
सा तेन रुधिरौघेण वेदिर्जज्वाल मण्डिता।सहसाऽभिद्रुतो रामस्तानपश्य त्ततो दिवि।।।।
sā tena rudhiraughena vedir jajvāla maṇḍitā | sahasābhidruto rāmas tān apaśyat tato divi ||
Baigné par ce flot de sang, l’autel s’embrasa comme paré d’ornements ; et Rāma, s’élançant soudain, les aperçut alors dans le ciel.
Flames rose on the sacrificial altar drenched by the stream of blood. Immediately Rama rushed forward and beheld them in the sky.
FAQs
Dharma includes vigilance and timely action to protect sacred duties; Rāma’s immediate response models responsible guardianship when righteousness is attacked.
The desecration causes a dramatic disturbance at the altar; Rāma moves instantly and visually locates the perpetrators in the sky.
Alertness and readiness to serve—Rāma’s swift movement underscores disciplined courage in defense of dharma.