Shloka 4.50.11

ऋक्षबिलप्रवेशः — Entry into the Rikshabilam Cave

Devanagari script

संञ्जातपरिशङ्कास्ते तद्बिलं प्लवगोत्तमाः।।।।अभ्यपद्यन्त संहृष्टास्तेजोवन्तो महाबलाः।

Transliteration

sañjātapariśaṅkās te tad bilam plavagottamāḥ |

abhyapadyanta saṅhṛṣṭās tejovanto mahābalāḥ ||

Translation

Though seized by misgiving, those best of monkeys—mighty and radiant—advanced toward that cave with a surge of resolve and eager ardor.

Context

The brilliant host of monkeys experienced both fear and joy to see the cave difficult to enter.

Characters & Entities

• Monkeys (vānarāḥ)
• Cave (bila)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is courageous commitment to a righteous task: fear is acknowledged, yet duty compels forward movement in service of truth and justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Despite doubts about the cave’s danger, the monkey leaders decide to proceed toward it as part of the search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage with self-control—acting despite apprehension, not denying it.