Shloka 6.25.2

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

Devanagari script

समग्रंसागरंतीर्णंदुस्तरंवानरंबलम् ।अभूतपूर्वंरामेणसागरेसेतुबन्धनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

atha kiñcid adṛṣṭaṃ vā bhūyas tad draṣṭum arhathaḥ | vibhīṣaṇo vā kātsnyena bhūyaḥ sandarśayiṣyati ||

Translation

Now, if there is anything you have not yet seen, you should look again; otherwise Vibhīṣaṇa will show you the host in its entirety.

Context

"That all the Vanara army together with Rama have crossed the arduous ocean and that the construction of a bridge (is possible) in the sea is not known before."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Vānara army (implied host)

FAQs

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

Dharma as maryādā (proper conduct) in conflict: even toward enemies, one may act openly and without deceit, allowing them to witness reality rather than relying on trickery.

What is the narrative situation?

Two rākṣasa agents have come to observe Rāma’s forces; Rāma permits full viewing, delegating to Vibhīṣaṇa if needed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s confidence and principled openness, and Vibhīṣaṇa’s role as a righteous mediator/guide.