Valmiki Ramayana 2.36.5: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 36, Shloka 5
अयोध्याकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः
Daśaratha’s orders for Rama’s escort; Kaikeyi’s fear; the Asamañjasa precedent
आयुधानि च मुख्यानि नागरा श्शकटानि च।अनुगच्छन्तु काकुत्स्थं व्याधाश्चारण्य गोचराः।।।।
āyudhāni ca mukhyāni nāgarāḥ śakaṭāni ca | anugacchantu kākutsthaṃ vyādhāś cāraṇyagocarāḥ ||
主要な武器、都の者と護衛、そして車をカークッツタ（ラーマ）に従わせよ。さらに、森の道に通じた狩人と林の巡り人も共に行かせよ。
Main weapons, citizens (bodyguards), carts, wanderers in the forest and fowlers well-acquainted with the forest shall follow Rama.
FAQs
Dharma includes safeguarding the righteous: providing security, transport, and knowledgeable guides is a kingly obligation, especially when hardship (forest travel) is involved.
Practical directions are given for what and who should accompany Rāma—arms, vehicles, and forest-skilled personnel.
Foresight and protective care—ensuring that a vulnerable journey is supported by resources and expert guidance.
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