Shloka 6.25.13

शुकसारण-चारप्रवेशः (Suka and Sāraṇa’s Espionage and Release)

Devanagari script

तौददर्शमहातेजाःप्रतिच्छन्नौचविभीषणः ।आचचक्षेऽथरामायगृहीत्वाशुकसारणौ ।।।।

Transliteration

tau dadarśa mahātejāḥ praticchannau ca vibhīṣaṇaḥ | ācacakṣe ’tha rāmāya gṛhītvā śuka-sāraṇau ||

Translation

Vibhīṣaṇa, radiant with great splendor, saw the two hiding; seizing Śuka and Sāraṇa, he reported it to Rāma.

Context

Brilliant Vibheeshana saw both Suka and Saarana hidden in the army. He took hold of them and brought to the notice of Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Śuka
• Sāraṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma as rightful allegiance and protection: Vibhīṣaṇa acts to safeguard the righteous camp by exposing deception, aligning himself with truth over kinship.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa detects the disguised spies within the Vānara forces and brings them to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity and vigilance—Vibhīṣaṇa’s commitment to truth and the safety of Rāma’s cause.