Shloka 16
उत्पातदर्शनं खरसैन्यसमागमश्च
Omens of calamity and the approach of Khara’s army
तस्मिन्प्रविष्टे तु गुहां लक्ष्मणे सह सीतया।हन्त निर्युक्तमित्युक्त्वा रामः कवचमाविशत्।।।।
tasmin praviṣṭe tu guhāṃ lakṣmaṇe saha sītayā | hanta niryuktam ity uktvā rāmaḥ kavacam āviśat ||
Apabila Lakṣmaṇa telah masuk ke dalam gua bersama Sītā, Rāma berkata, “Baik, tugas telah diatur,” lalu baginda menyarungkan baju zirahnya.
With Lakshmana and Sita inside the cave, Rama heaved his shield, saying, Oh! the work is accomplished.
FAQs
Dharma requires orderly prioritization: first secure the protected person (Sītā), then face danger with full preparedness.
After ensuring Sītā’s safety inside the cave, Rama equips himself with armor to confront the approaching threat.
Strategic responsibility—Rama acts with calm sequencing and martial readiness.