Shloka 5.62.32

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

सर्वं चैवाङ्गदे दोषं श्रावयिष्यामि पार्थिवे।अमर्षी वचनं श्रुत्वा घातयिष्यति वानरान्।।5.62.32।।

Transliteration

aṅgadasya mukhāc chrutvā vacanaṃ vānararṣabhāḥ | sādhusādhv iti saṃhṛṣṭā vānarāḥ pratyapūjayan ||

Translation

Hearing the words spoken from Aṅgada’s mouth, the foremost of the Vānara leaders, delighted, praised him, saying, “Well said, well said!”

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vānara leaders (vānararṣabhāḥ)

FAQs

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

Respecting righteous leadership and truthful counsel: when a leader speaks in a way that supports the group’s duty, the community affirms it openly.

What is the narrative situation?

After Aṅgada speaks, the leading Vānaras express approval and encouragement, strengthening unity before the next action.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Aṅgada’s leadership and persuasive clarity, and the Vānaras’ capacity to recognize and endorse sound counsel.