Shloka 6.24.24

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

Devanagari script

मोचितोरामवाक्येनवानरैश्चनिपीडितः ।शुकःपरमसन्त्रस्तोरक्षोधिपमुपागमत् ।।।।

Transliteration

mocito rāmavākyena vānaraiś ca nipīḍitaḥ |

śukaḥ paramasantrasto rakṣodhipam upāgamat ||

Translation

Freed by Rāma’s word—yet tormented by the Vānaras—Śuka, deeply terrified, returned to the lord of the Rākṣasas, Rāvaṇa.

Context

Relieved by the word of Rama, tormented Suka who was highly terrified returned to the king of Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Vanaras
• Suka
• Ravana

FAQs

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

Even when dharma is upheld (freeing the envoy), wrongdoing leaves consequences: fear and suffering follow from hostile conduct on the battlefield.

What is the narrative situation?

After being released, Śuka goes back to Rāvaṇa, shaken by the Vanaras’ rough handling.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s adherence to righteous norms in diplomacy, contrasted with uncontrolled violence among some Vanaras.