Shloka 5.61.1

मधुवनप्रवेशः — The Vanaras Enter Madhuvana (Honey-Grove Episode)

Devanagari script

ततो जाम्बवतो वाक्यमगृह्णन्त वनौकसः।अङ्गदप्रमुखा वीरा हनुमांश्च महाकपिः।।।।

Transliteration

tato jāmbavato vākyam agṛhṇanta vanaukasaḥ | aṅgadapramukhā vīrā hanumāṁś ca mahākapiḥ ||

Translation

Then the forest-dwelling heroes—led by Aṅgada, with Hanumān the great Vānara as well—accepted Jāmbavān’s words.

Context

In the midst of all the leaders of the monkeys including Angada, Hanuman accepted Jambavan's advice.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Aṅgada
• Hanumān
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma in a mission context includes respectful acceptance of sound counsel and unity of purpose—leaders and heroes act together rather than in fragmented will.

What is the narrative situation?

After Jāmbavān’s guidance, the Vānara leaders—Aṅgada and Hanumān among them—agree to his counsel, preparing for the next actions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Cooperation and disciplined assent: capable warriors submit to wise guidance for the sake of the larger righteous objective.