Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 4, Shloka 11
समुद्रतट-प्रयाणम् तथा वेलावन-निवेशः
March to the Seacoast and Encampment at the Shore
दूषयेयुर्दुरात्मनः पथि मूलफलोदकम् ।राक्षसाः परिरक्षेथास्तेभ्यस्त्वं नित्यमुद्यतः ।।।।
dūṣayeyur durātmānaḥ pathi mūla-phalodakam |
rākṣasāḥ parirakṣethās tebhyaḥ tvaṁ nityam udyataḥ |
ദുഷ്ടബുദ്ധിയുള്ള രാക്ഷസന്മാർ വഴിയിലെ മൂലവും ഫലവും ജലവും മലിനമാക്കാം; അതുകൊണ്ട് നീ എപ്പോഴും ജാഗ്രതയോടെ നിന്നു അവയെ അവരിൽ നിന്ന് സംരക്ഷിക്കണം.
"Evil-minded one, the lord of rakshasas will spoil the roots, fruits and water (on the way). Be ever alert and protect them".
FAQs
Dharma as guardianship: protecting shared necessities (food and water) is a moral duty in sustaining a righteous campaign.
A warning is issued that enemies may sabotage provisions on the route, requiring constant alertness and protection.
Watchfulness (apramāda) and responsibility for the welfare of the group.