Shloka 14
सिद्धाश्रम
यज्ञरक्षणम् — Protection of Viśvāmitra’s Sacrifice at Siddhāśrama
तावापतन्तौ सहसा दृष्ट्वा राजीवलोचन:।लक्ष्मणं त्वभिसम्प्रेक्ष्य रामो वचनमब्रवीत्।।।।
tāv āpatantau sahasā dṛṣṭvā rājīvalocanaḥ | lakṣmaṇaṃ tv abhisamprekṣya rāmo vacanam abravīt ||
Nang makita ng rajīvalocana na si Rāma ang dalawang biglang sumasalakay, tumingin siya kay Lakṣmaṇa at nagsalita ng ganito.
Having seen them (Maricha and Subahu) suddenly advancing the lotus-eyed Rama gazed at Lakshmana and said:
FAQs
Dharma in action involves coordinated responsibility: Rāma consults/addresses Lakṣmaṇa, reflecting disciplined teamwork in righteous protection.
As the attackers close in, Rāma turns to Lakṣmaṇa to direct the next steps before deploying divine weapons.
Leadership with clarity—Rāma’s composed communication in danger highlights steadiness and strategic judgment.