Shloka 5.62.13

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

केचित् क्ष्वेलां प्रकुर्वन्ति केचित् कूजन्ति हृष्टवत्।हरयोमधुना मत्ताः केचित्सुप्ता महीतले।।5.62.13।।

Transliteration

kecit kṣvelāṃ prakurvanti kecit kūjanti hṛṣṭavat |

harayo madhunā mattāḥ kecit suptā mahītale ||5.62.13||

Translation

Some roared loudly, some chirped in delight; the vānaras, intoxicated by honey, grew drowsy—some even fell asleep upon the ground.

Context

Some roared, some warbled happily, some felt drowsy, drinking honey and somedropped off to sleep on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Madhu (honey)
• Vānara-s
• Madhuvana (contextual)

FAQs

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

Dharma values apramāda (non-negligence): when duty is near, losing awareness through indulgence becomes ethically risky and socially disruptive.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānara-s’ celebration reaches its peak—noise, revelry, and sleep—setting the stage for Dadhimukha’s response and escalation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse underscores (by contrast) the virtue of alertness and disciplined joy—celebration that does not compromise responsibility.