Motif
protector’s vow to defend forest ascetics
protector_s_vow_to_defend_forest_ascetics
A motif of the Curse, Blessing, and Performative Sacred Speech family, within the sub-family Truce, Clemency, and Protective Service Vows. 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 BOOK III. / Canto I. The Hermitage. / Canto V. Sarabhanga. / Canto VIII. The Hermitage.; lines 27191-27356 confidence: high
Sita says Rama has promised to aid the saints of Dandaka and now journeys armed with bow and arrows with his brother, causing her fear.
Rama has promised to aid Dandaka saints and states that they came as suppliants seeking protection from fiends.
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