Shloka 5.62.11

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

अपरे वृक्षमूले तु शाखां गृह्य व्यवस्थिताः।अत्यर्थं च मदग्लानाः पर्णान्यास्तीर्य शेरते।।5.62.11।।

Transliteration

apare vṛkṣamūle tu śākhāṃ gṛhya vyavasthitāḥ |

atyarthaṃ ca madaglānāḥ parṇāny āstīrya śerate ||5.62.11||

Translation

Others settled at the roots of trees, holding onto branches; and others, overcome by intoxication, lay down after spreading leaves as bedding.

Context

Some took branches of trees and rested at the root of trees. Some totally languid lay down spreading leaves due to drinking of sweet drinks.

Characters & Entities

• Madhuvana (contextual)
• Vānara-s

FAQs

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

Moderation (mādhurya with maryādā): indulgence that leads to loss of alertness undermines readiness for duty and invites disorder.

What is the narrative situation?

The troop’s honey-drinking continues; some become so affected that they rest or collapse beneath trees.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Implicitly, vigilance and discipline—qualities needed for a dhārmic mission—are shown to be weakened by excess.