Shloka 5.62.23

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

ते स्वामिवचनं वीरा हृदयेष्ववसज्य तत्।त्वरया ह्यभ्यधावन्त सालतालशिलायुधाः।।5.62.23।।

Transliteration

te svāmivacanaṃ vīrā hṛdayeṣv avasajya tat |

tvarayā hy abhyadhāvanta sāla-tāla-śilāyudhāḥ ||5.62.23||

Translation

Holding their leader’s command firmly in their hearts, those heroic vanaras rushed forward at once, armed with sāla and tāla trees and with rocks.

Context

The heroic vanaras held Sala and Tala trees and rushed at once keeping their leader's words in mind.

Characters & Entities

• vanaras
• sāla tree
• tāla tree
• rocks/stones

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined obedience to rightful leadership: the vanaras act decisively while keeping the leader’s instruction foremost in mind.

What is the narrative situation?

A confrontation escalates: the vanaras, stirred by orders, rush into action using available natural weapons (trees and stones).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and readiness to act—courage guided by adherence to command rather than personal impulse.