Shloka 5.62.25

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

अथ दृष्ट्वा दधिमुखं क्रुद्धं वानरपुङ्गवाः।अभ्यधावन्त वेगेन हनुमत्प्रमुखास्तदा।।5.62.25।।

Transliteration

atha dṛṣṭvā dadhimukhaṃ kruddhaṃ vānarapuṅgavāḥ |

abhyadhāvanta vegena hanumatpramukhās tadā ||5.62.25||

Translation

Then, seeing Dadhimukha enraged, the foremost vanaras—led by Hanumān—rushed swiftly toward him.

Context

Having seen the fury of Dadhimukha, Hanuman the leader of the vanaras went to him swiftly.

Characters & Entities

• Dadhimukha
• Hanumān
• vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma is tested in confrontation: swift collective response must still remain within the bounds of respect for elders and rightful authority.

What is the narrative situation?

Dadhimukha’s anger triggers the vanara leaders, with Hanumān in front, to surge toward him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership and initiative—Hanumān stands at the forefront in a tense moment.