Shloka 6.25.14

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

Devanagari script

तस्यैमौराक्षसेन्द्रस्यमन्त्रिणौशुकसारणौ ।लङ्कायस्समनुप्राप्तौचारौपरपुरञ्जय:।। ।।

Transliteration

tasyaime rākṣasendrasya mantriṇau śuka-sāraṇau | laṅkāyāḥ samanuprāptau cārau para-purañjaya ||

Translation

“O conqueror of enemy strongholds, these two—Śuka and Sāraṇa—are ministers of the lord of the Rākṣasas; they have come from Laṅkā as spies.”

Context

"O conqueror of enemy's citadels! these are spies from Lanka, Suka and Saarana who have come to find us out."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Śuka
• Sāraṇa
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Satya in counsel: Dharma in leadership includes truthful reporting—Vibhīṣaṇa clearly identifies the threat so that justice can be administered without confusion.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa formally identifies the captured men as Rāvaṇa’s ministers and spies from Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Clear-sighted counsel and loyalty to righteousness—speaking truth to the rightful leader.