Shloka 6.24.23

लङ्कानिरीक्षणं व्यूहविन्यासश्च (Survey of Lanka and Deployment of the Battle Formation)

Devanagari script

रामस्यतुवचश्श्रुत्वावानरेन्द्रोमहाबलः ।मोचयामासतंदूतंशुकंरामस्यशासनात् ।।।।

Transliteration

rāmasya tu vacaḥ śrutvā vānarendro mahābalaḥ |

mocayāmāsa taṃ dūtaṃ śukaṃ rāmasya śāsanāt ||

Translation

Hearing Rāma’s words, Sugrīva, the mighty lord of the Vānaras, released that envoy Śuka in obedience to Rāma’s command.

Context

Having heard Rama's words Sugriva, the mighty king of Vanaras was happy and relieved the envoy on the instruction of Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sugriva
• Vanaras
• Suka

FAQs

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

Respecting dharma in warfare and diplomacy: an envoy should not be harmed, and the leader must restrain retaliation and act under righteous command.

What is the narrative situation?

Śuka, sent by Rāvaṇa as a messenger, has been seized by the Vanaras; upon Rama’s instruction, Sugrīva frees him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s maryādā (principled restraint) and Sugrīva’s obedience to righteous leadership.