Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 26, Shloka 20
ताटकावधः
The Slaying of Tāṭakā
ततस्तावश्मवर्षेण कीर्यमाणौ समन्तत:।।1.26.20।।दृष्ट्वा गाधिसुतश्श्रीमानिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।
tatas tāv aśmavarṣeṇa kīryamāṇau samantataḥ | dṛṣṭvā gādhisutaḥ śrīmān idaṃ vacanam abravīt ||1.26.20||
Pagkatapos, nang makita ang dalawa na pinapaulanan ng mga bato sa lahat ng panig, ang tanyag na anak ni Gadhi ay nagsalita ng ganito.
On seeing them hit and thrown about by a rain of stones from all sides, the auspicious son of Gadhi, (Viswamitra) spoke these words:
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Dharma is supported by wise counsel at the right time; the teacher intervenes to ensure the righteous act is completed effectively.
As Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa face a renewed stone-rain attack, Viśvāmitra prepares to instruct Rāma decisively.
Viśvāmitra’s vigilance and responsibility as guide—protecting the mission and directing action.