Shloka 5.63.28

दधिमुख-विज्ञापनम् / Dadhimukha Reports the Madhuvana Incident

Devanagari script

इच्छामि शीघ्रं हनुमत्प्रधानान् शाखामृगांस्तान् मृगराजदर्पान्।द्रष्टुं कृतार्थान् सह राघवाभ्यां श्रोतुं च सीताधिगमे प्रयत्नम्।।5.63.28।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prahṛṣṭo dharmātmā lakṣmaṇaḥ saha rāghavaḥ |

śrutvā karṇasukhāṃ vāṇīṃ sugrīvavadanāc cyutām |

prāhṛṣyata bhṛśaṃ rāmo lakṣmaṇaś ca mahābalaḥ ||

Translation

Then righteous Rāma, together with Lakṣmaṇa, rejoiced greatly on hearing Sugrīva’s words, so pleasing to the ear; and mighty Lakṣmaṇa too was filled with joy.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected as trust in rightful allies and truthful speech: Sugrīva’s words bring legitimate hope, and Rāma’s dharmic mind responds with gratitude and renewed resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving encouraging developments through Sugrīva’s communication, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa react with strong joy and relief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s dharma-centered composure and Lakṣmaṇa’s steadfast solidarity—both respond to good news without pride, as renewed purpose.