Shloka 5.61.15

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

Devanagari script

परस्परं केचिदुपाश्रयन्ते परस्परं केचिदुपाक्रमन्ते।परस्परं केचिदुपब्रुवन्ते परस्परं केचिदुपारमन्ते।।।।

Transliteration

parasparaṁ kecid upāśrayante parasparaṁ kecid upākramante | parasparaṁ kecid upabruvante parasparaṁ kecid upāramante ||

Translation

Some leaned upon one another; some embraced and held one another; some spoke close in murmurs; and some amused and delighted one another.

Context

While some supported one another, some held each other, some exchanged secrets with one another, some entertained one another.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Madhuvana (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is also social: mutual support, companionship, and encouragement uphold the strength of a righteous community working toward a truthful goal.

What is the narrative situation?

The poet depicts the Vānaras’ affectionate, mutual interactions during their celebration in the grove.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Solidarity—shared burdens and shared joy, expressed as mutual reliance and companionship.