Shloka 5.62.37

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

निमेषान्तरमात्रेण स हि प्राप्तो वनालयः।सहस्रांशुसुतो धीमान् सुग्रीवो यत्र वानरः।।5.62.37।।

Transliteration

vadhyā hy ete durātmāno nṛpājñāparibhāvinaḥ | amarṣaprabhavo roṣaḥ saphalo no bhaviṣyati ||

Translation

Indeed, these evil-minded ones—who have scorned the king’s command—deserve to be slain; thus our anger, born of wounded forbearance, will not go in vain.

Context

In a moment, Dadhimukha reached the place where wise Sugriva, the son of Sun-god was there

Characters & Entities

• King’s command (nṛpājñā)
• Vānaras (implied offenders)

FAQs

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

Disrespecting lawful royal command is treated as a grave breach of dharma; social order depends on honoring legitimate authority and protected rules.

What is the narrative situation?

Dadhimukha frames the trespass as not merely mischief but contempt of the king’s order, warranting severe retribution.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Zeal for duty and protection of the king’s trust—though the verse also highlights the danger of anger becoming self-justifying.