Valmiki Ramayana 2.96.12: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 96, Shloka 12
चित्रकूटे सैन्यधूलिशब्ददर्शनम्
Alarm at Chitrakūṭa: Lakṣmaṇa sights the approaching army
उदङ्मुखः प्रेक्षमाणो ददर्श महतीं चमूम् ।
रथाश्वगजसम्बाधां यत्तैर्युक्तां पदातिभिः ॥१२॥
udaṅmukhaḥ prekṣamāṇo dadarśa mahatīṃ camūm |
rathāśvagajasambādhāṃ yattair yuktāṃ padātibhiḥ ||12||
वो उत्तर की तरफ देखने लगा। उसने एक बड़ा सेना देखा। बहुत सारे रथ, घोड़े और हाथी थे। सिपाही भी थे, सब तैयार थे।
Turning his face to the north, he beheld a vast army consisting of chariots, elephants and horses and a well-equipped infantry.
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Dharma includes vigilance and responsible awareness: recognizing danger without impulsive action, preparing to protect the innocent while seeking clarity.
Lakṣmaṇa notices a large, organized force approaching, prompting immediate concern about intent and identity.
Lakṣmaṇa’s alertness and protective readiness.
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