Shloka 5.61.11

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

Devanagari script

ततस्ते वानरा हृष्टा दृष्टवा मधुवनं महत्।कुमारमभ्ययाचन्त मधूनि मधुपिङ्गलाः।।।।

Transliteration

tatas te vānarā hṛṣṭā dṛṣṭvā madhuvanaṁ mahat | kumāram abhyayācanta madhūni madhupiṅgalāḥ ||

Translation

Then those honey-hued Vānaras, delighted at the sight of the great Madhuvana, approached the young prince and sought permission to partake of the honey.

Context

The honeycoloured monkeys felt happy on seeing the Madhuvanam and sought Angada's permission to drink honey.

Characters & Entities

• Madhuvana
• Aṅgada
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as maryādā (propriety): even in joy, they seek authorization from the rightful leader before enjoying what belongs to the king’s domain.

What is the narrative situation?

Seeing Madhuvana, the Vānaras become eager to drink honey and formally request Aṅgada’s consent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for authority and social order—desire is restrained by etiquette and truthful, open request rather than taking by force.