Shloka 5.62.38

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

रामं च लक्ष्मणं चैव दृष्ट्वा सुग्रीवमेव च।समप्रतिष्ठां जगतीमाकाशान्निपपात ह।।5.62.38।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā dadhimukho vanapālān mahābalaḥ | jagāma sahasotpatya vanapālaiḥ samanvitaḥ ||

Translation

Having spoken thus to the grove-guards, mighty Dadhimukha at once leapt up and went forth, accompanied by those guards.

Context

Seeing Rama, Lakshmana and also Sugriva from the sky he landed on an even ground.

Characters & Entities

• Dadhimukha
• Vanapālas (garden-guards)

FAQs

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

Prompt performance of duty: when a trust is violated, the responsible guardian must act quickly and report through proper channels.

What is the narrative situation?

Dadhimukha leaves immediately with the guards to inform Sugrīva about the violation of Madhuvana.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Diligence and decisiveness in service.