Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 61, Shloka 15
मधुवनप्रवेशः — The Vanaras Enter Madhuvana
Honey-Grove Episode
परस्परं केचिदुपाश्रयन्ते परस्परं केचिदुपाक्रमन्ते।परस्परं केचिदुपब्रुवन्ते परस्परं केचिदुपारमन्ते।।।।
parasparaṁ kecid upāśrayante parasparaṁ kecid upākramante | parasparaṁ kecid upabruvante parasparaṁ kecid upāramante ||
Sebagian saling bersandar; sebagian saling merangkul dan memeluk. Sebagian berbisik dekat satu sama lain; dan sebagian lagi saling menghibur serta menyukakan hati.
While some supported one another, some held each other, some exchanged secrets with one another, some entertained one another.
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Dharma is also social: mutual support, companionship, and encouragement uphold the strength of a righteous community working toward a truthful goal.
The poet depicts the Vānaras’ affectionate, mutual interactions during their celebration in the grove.
Solidarity—shared burdens and shared joy, expressed as mutual reliance and companionship.