Shloka 5.62.21

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

मध्ये चैषां दधिमुखः प्रगृह्य तरसा तरुम्।समभ्यधावद्वेगेन ते च सर्वे प्लवङ्गमाः।।5.62.21।।

Transliteration

madhye caiṣāṃ dadhimukhaḥ pragṛhya tarasā tarum | samabhyadhāvad vegena te ca sarve plavaṅgamāḥ ||5.62.21||

Translation

In their midst, Dadhimukha seized a tree with vigor and rushed forward at speed—and all the leaping vānaras followed him.

Context

On the way, the energetic Dadhimukha took up a tree and ran to the leaping vanaras swiftly with guards following him.

Characters & Entities

• Dadhimukha
• Vānaras
• Tree (as weapon/implement)

FAQs

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

A protector must act promptly to prevent further harm; Dharma includes timely enforcement, not merely intention.

What is the narrative situation?

Dadhimukha leads the charge toward the offenders, taking up a tree as a weapon while the guards follow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership by example—Dadhimukha goes first, energizing others to act.