Motif
guardians appointed for vulnerable beloved
guardians_appointed_for_vulnerable_beloved
A motif of the Sacred Love and Longing family, within the sub-family Jealousy and Rivalry. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XXIV. The Host In Sight. / Canto XXV. The Battle. / Canto XXVIII. Khara Dismounted. / Canto XLIII. The Wondrous Deer.; lines 32079-32195 confidence: high
Rama tells Lakshman to wear his arms, hold his bow, guard the Maithil lady, watch carefully, and suspect foes on every side.
Rama commands Lakshman to guard Sita and mentions Jatayus as an additional protector while he is away.
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