Shloka 6
अष्टत्रिंशः सर्गः — मारीचोपदेशः
Maricha’s Warning and the Memory of Rama’s Power
बालो द्वादशवर्षोऽयमकृतास्त्रश्च राघवः।।3.38.6।।कामं तु मम यत्सैन्यं मया सह गमिष्यति।
bālo dvādaśavarṣo 'yam akṛtāstraś ca rāghavaḥ | kāmaṃ tu mama yat sainyaṃ mayā saha gamiṣyati || 3.38.6 ||
यह राघव तो बारह वर्ष का बालक है और अभी अस्त्र-शस्त्रों में निपुण नहीं; इसलिए मेरी सेना अवश्य मेरे साथ चलेगी।
'My son Rama is only twelve. He is not experienced in the use of weapons. I shall accompany you with my army.
FAQs
Daśaratha balances two dharmas: the king’s duty to aid a sage and the father’s duty to protect an untrained child.
Daśaratha responds to Viśvāmitra’s request by expressing concern about Rāma’s youth and offering to accompany with his army.
Protective responsibility: Daśaratha’s cautious care reflects conscientious guardianship and royal prudence.