Shloka 6.25.26

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

Devanagari script

इतिप्रतिसमादिष्टौराक्षसौशुकसारणौ ।।।।जयेतिप्रतिनन्द्यैतौराघवंधर्मवत्सलम् ।आगम्यनगरींलङ्कामब्रूतांराक्षसाधिपम् ।।।।

Transliteration

iti pratisamādiṣṭau rākṣasau śukasāraṇau | jaya iti pratinandyaitau rāghavaṃ dharmavatsalam | āgamya nagarīṃ laṅkām abrūtāṃ rākṣasādhipam ||

Translation

Thus, having been instructed in reply, the two rākṣasas—Śuka and Sāraṇa—praised Rāghava, devoted to dharma, crying “Victory!”; and upon reaching the city of Laṅkā, they spoke to the lord of the rākṣasas.

Context

Having heard the reply of Rama, both the Rakshasas Suka and Saarana praising Rama saying, "Victory to you!" reached Lanka and said to the king of Rakshasas as follows.

Characters & Entities

• Śuka
• Sāraṇa
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Laṅkā
• Rākṣasādhipa (Rāvaṇa)

FAQs

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

Even opponents may recognize dharma: genuine righteousness can command respect across enemy lines, showing dharma’s universal moral authority.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving Rāma’s message and being released, Śuka and Sāraṇa return to Laṅkā and report to Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s dharma-centered reputation (dharmavatsala) that compels even adversaries to acknowledge his nobility.