Shloka 5.62.7

मधुवनभङ्गः — The Disruption of Madhuvana and Dadhimukha’s Complaint

Devanagari script

ते प्रविष्टा मधुवनं पालानाक्रम्य वीर्यतः।।5.62.6।।अतिसर्गाच्च पटवो दृष्ट्वा श्रुत्वा च मैथिलीम्।पपुस्सर्वे मधु तदा रसवत्फलमाददुः।।5.62.7।।

Transliteration

atisargāc ca paṭavo dṛṣṭvā śrutvā ca maithilīm | papuḥ sarve madhu tadā rasavat phalam ādaduḥ ॥5.62.7॥

Translation

Exulting in their success—having seen and heard of Maithilī—then all of them drank the honey and took the flavorful fruits.

Context

Overjoyed at the news of Mythili, being seen, the vanaras entered Madhuvanam and attacked the guards violently, drank the honey and ate the tasty fruits.

Characters & Entities

• Maithilī (Sītā)
• Madhu (honey)
• Madhuvana
• vānarāḥ (vanaras)

FAQs

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

Joy at truthful news (satya) is natural, yet dharma asks that celebration remain disciplined—one should not let success become an excuse for indulgence or violation of what is protected.

What is the narrative situation?

The vanaras, thrilled by the confirmed information about Sītā, celebrate in Madhuvana by drinking honey and consuming fruit.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Confidence and relief after accomplishing a mission are highlighted, alongside the implied need for temperance (saṃyama).