Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 82, Shloka 26
भरतस्य धर्मप्रतिज्ञा तथा रामनिवर्तनयात्रा
Bharata’s Vow of Dharma and the Expedition to Recall Rama
ते हयैर्गोरथैश्शीघ्रैस्स्यन्दनैश्च महाजवैःसह योधैर्बलाध्यक्षा बलं सर्वमचोदयन्।।।।
te hayair go-rathaiḥ śīghraiḥ syandanaiś ca mahājavaiḥ |
saha yodhair balādhyakṣā balaṁ sarvam acodayan ||
Maka para panglima bala tentara, bersama para prajurit, mendorong seluruh pasukan maju—dengan kuda-kuda, pedati lembu yang cepat, serta kereta perang yang melaju kencang.
Those chiefs of the army urged the soldiers, horses, fast-moving bullock-carts and swift chariots (to move on).
FAQs
Dharma as organized action: righteous aims require disciplined coordination—leaders ensure the force moves efficiently and responsibly.
Army commanders actively mobilize and accelerate the movement of troops and transport for the expedition.
Command responsibility and discipline—effective leadership in executing a lawful mission.