Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 94
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
अथाब्रवीन्महाबाहुः सुमित्रानन्दवर्धनम्।भव संरक्षणार्थाय सजने विजनेऽपि वा।।2.52.94।।
athābravīn mahābāhuḥ sumitrānandavardhanam | bhava saṃrakṣaṇārthāya sajane vijane 'pi vā || 2.52.94 ||
तेव्हा महाबाहु श्रीराम सुमित्रेचा आनंद वाढविणाऱ्या लक्ष्मणास म्हणाले— “रक्षणासाठी सदैव सावध रहा, लोकांत असो वा निर्जन ठिकाणीही।”
The long-armed Rama then said to Lakshmana, enhancer of the joy of Sumitra: Whether in populated areas or in solitary places, excercise alacrity in the matter of protection.
FAQs
Rakṣā-dharma (duty of protection): vigilance is a moral obligation, not dependent on whether danger is visible or whether others are present.
After disembarking, Rāma directs Lakṣmaṇa to remain vigilant as they enter uncertain terrain.
Rāma’s prudent leadership—he couples trust in dharma with practical caution.