Shloka 5.62.31

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

एते तिष्ठन्तु गच्छामो भर्ता नो यत्र वानरः।सुग्रीवो विपुलग्रीवः सह रामेण तिष्ठति।।5.62.31।।

Transliteration

ete tiṣṭhantu gacchāmo bhartā no yatra vānaraḥ |

sugrīvo vipulagrīvaḥ saha rāmeṇa tiṣṭhati ||5.62.31||

Translation

“Let these remain here. We shall go to where our lord, Sugrīva—the broad-necked king of the Vānaras—abides together with Rāma.”

Context

"Let them stay here. Our broad-necked king Sugriva will be there with Rama. Let us go to him.

Characters & Entities

• Dadhimukha
• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• attendants/servants

FAQs

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

Accountability to rightful authority: dharma requires reporting disturbances to the king, and seeking lawful resolution rather than private retaliation.

What is the narrative situation?

Dadhimukha instructs his men to stay while he goes to inform Sugrīva, who is with Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and truth-oriented governance: he chooses to escalate the matter to the proper ruler for judgment.