Shloka 5.63.20

दधिमुख-विज्ञापनम् / Dadhimukha Reports the Madhuvana Incident

Devanagari script

अङ्गदप्रमुखैर्वीरैर्हतं मधुवनं किल।।5.63.20।।वारयन्तश्च सहितास्तदा जानुभिराहताः।

Transliteration

aṅgadapramukhair vīrair hataṃ madhuvanaṃ kila | vārayantaś ca sahitās tadā jānubhir āhatāḥ ||

Translation

It is said that Madhuvana has been laid waste by the heroes led by Aṅgada; and when the guards tried to stop them together, they were struck down with blows of the knee.

Characters & Entities

• Dadhimukha
• Aṅgada
• Madhuvana
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma includes accountability: even allies must report excesses truthfully, and force used against rightful guardians raises questions requiring just review.

What is the narrative situation?

Dadhimukha reports that Aṅgada’s party devastated Madhuvana and assaulted those who attempted to stop them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthful testimony—Dadhimukha narrates events plainly despite the offenders’ prominence.