Shloka 5.63.11

दधिमुख-विज्ञापनम् / Dadhimukha Reports the Madhuvana Incident

Devanagari script

एवं विज्ञाप्यमानं तं सुग्रीवं वानरर्षभम्।अपृच्छत्तं महाप्राज्ञो लक्ष्मणः परवीरहा।।।।

Transliteration

evaṃ vijñāpyamānaṃ taṃ sugrīvaṃ vānararṣabham | apṛcchat taṃ mahāprājño lakṣmaṇaḥ paravīrahā ॥5.63.11॥

Translation

As Sugrīva, the bull among the vanaras, was thus being informed, Lakṣmaṇa—wise and a slayer of enemy champions—questioned him.

Context

While Dadhimukha appealed thus to wise Sugriva, Lakshmana the killer of enemies happened to see them and enquired:

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Dadhimukha (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma values inquiry aimed at truth (satya): Lakṣmaṇa seeks clarification before judgment, modeling responsible speech and action.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa notices an urgent report being made to Sugrīva and asks what has happened.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s discernment and readiness to uphold order are emphasized.