Shloka 5.62.20

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वा दधिमुखस्येदं वचनं वानरर्षभाः।पुनर्वीरा मधुवनं तेनैव सहसा ययुः।।5.62.20।।

Transliteration

śrutvā dadhimukhasyedaṃ vacanaṃ vānararṣabhāḥ | punar vīrā madhuvanaṃ tenaiva sahasā yayuḥ ||5.62.20||

Translation

Hearing these words of Dadhimukha, those heroic leaders among the vānaras at once went back to Madhuvana—together with him, in haste.

Context

"The heroes, bulls among vanaras, heard Dadhimukha and quickly entered Madhuvanam along with him.

Characters & Entities

• Dadhimukha
• Madhuvana
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through coordinated, lawful response to wrongdoing—community protection rather than isolated panic.

What is the narrative situation?

Dadhimukha mobilizes support and moves quickly toward Madhuvana to confront the disorder.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness and solidarity in carrying out protective duty.