Valmiki Ramayana 1.54.5: Bala Kanda, Sarga 54, Shloka 5
शबलाहरणम् · The Attempted Seizure of Sabalā (Kāmadhenu) and the Triumph of Brahmic Power
इति सा चिन्तयित्वा तु विनिश्श्वस्य पुनःपुनः ।
निर्धूय तांस्तदा भृत्यान् शतशश्शत्रुसूदन ।
जगामानिलवेगेन पादमूलं महात्मनः ॥५॥
iti sā cintayitvā tu viniśśvasya punaḥ punaḥ |
nirdhūya tāṃs tadā bhṛtyān śataśaḥ śatrusūdana |
jagāmānilavegena pādamūlaṃ mahātmanaḥ ||5||
वो सोचने लगी और बार-बार हाँफने लगी। उसने वो सौओं के नौकर झाड़ दिए। फिर हवा की तरह दौड़ी और वशिष्ठ के पास गई।
"O Destroyer of enemies thus thinking and repeatedly sighing, that cow shook off those attendants who were in hundreds and ran towards the feet of the illustrious Vasishta with the speed of the wind.
FAQs
When wronged, one seeks rightful shelter rather than retaliating blindly. Śabalā’s movement to Vasiṣṭha’s feet models recourse to lawful protection.
Śabalā escapes the king’s attendants and rushes to Vasiṣṭha to appeal for protection.
Śaraṇāgati (seeking refuge) and steadfast loyalty to a righteous guardian.
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