Shloka 5.62.29

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

स समाश्वस्य सहसा सङ्कृद्धो राजमातुलः।वानरान्वारयामास दण्डेन मधुमोहितान्।।5.62.29।।

Transliteration

sa samāśvasya sahasā saṅkruddho rājamātulaḥ |

vānarān vārayāmāsa daṇḍena madhumohitān ||5.62.29||

Translation

Regaining himself at once, Dadhimukha—the king’s maternal uncle—grew furious and tried to drive back the vanaras, deluded by honey-wine, using a staff.

Context

At once Dadhimukha, the maternal uncle of the king became conscious and chased with a stick the intoxicated vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Dadhimukha
• Sugrīva (implied by rājamātulaḥ)
• vanaras
• staff (daṇḍa)
• honey/intoxicant (madhu)

FAQs

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

Protection of entrusted property and social order: Dadhimukha resumes his duty despite injury, attempting to restrain intoxicated wrongdoing.

What is the narrative situation?

After fainting, Dadhimukha wakes, becomes angry, and uses a staff to push back the honey-intoxicated vanaras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Duty-bound resolve—he returns to his protective role even when personally harmed.