Shloka 5.61.12

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

Devanagari script

ततः कुमारस्तान् वृद्धान् जाम्बवत्प्रमुखान् कपीन्।अनुमान्य ददौ तेषां विसर्गं मधुभिक्षणे।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ kumāras tān vṛddhān jāmbavatpramukhān kapīn | anumānya dadau teṣāṁ visargaṁ madhubhikṣaṇe ||

Translation

Then the young prince, taking into account the elders among the Vānaras—foremost Jāmbavān—granted them leave to consume the honey.

Context

Young Angada asked old Jambavan's permission for the vanaras to drink honey and Jambavan permitted them.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Jāmbavān
• Vānaras
• Madhuvana (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership includes honoring elders and acting after consultation; authority is exercised with restraint and respect for senior wisdom.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada responds to the Vānaras’ request by considering the elders (especially Jāmbavān) and then authorizing honey-drinking.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible leadership—Aṅgada does not act impulsively but validates the decision through elder guidance.