मारीचवधोत्तरं रामस्य शङ्का-निमित्त-दर्शनं लक्ष्मण-निग्रहश्च
After Maricha’s Slaying: Omens, Anxiety, and Rama’s Rebuke of Lakshmana
तस्य सन्त्वरमाणस्य द्रष्टुकामस्य मैथिलीम्।क्रूरस्वनोऽथ गोमायुर्विननादास्य पृष्ठतः।।।।
tasya santvaramāṇasya draṣṭukāmasya maithilīm |
krūrasvano ’tha gomāyur vinanādāsya pṛṣṭhataḥ ||
Когда Рама спешил, жаждая увидеть Майтили, позади него внезапно завыл шакал — жестоко и зловеще.
Rama, the delight of the Raghus, took hold of Lakshmana's left hand, and in sadness said these sweet harsh words :
Dharma here is vigilance: recognizing signs that threaten the safety of dependents and acting responsibly to protect them.
Rāma is rushing back to see Sītā; an ominous jackal’s howl is heard from behind, foreshadowing danger.
Rāma’s protective concern and alertness—his mind is oriented toward Sītā’s welfare.
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