Shloka 6.25.3

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

Devanagari script

सागरेसेतुबन्दंतुनश्रद्दध्यांकथञ्चन ।अवश्यंचापिसङ् ख्येयंतन्मयावानरंबलम् ।।।।

Transliteration

mantriṇo ye ca rāmasya sugrīvasya ca sammatāḥ | ye pūrvam abhivartante ye ca śūrāḥ plavaṅgamāḥ ||

Translation

Find out also which counselors are trusted by Rāma and by Sugrīva, and which Vānara heroes stand in the vanguard—those valiant plavaṅgamas who lead from the front.

Context

"It is not believable even to me that they constructed a bridge in the sea. Surely I wish to know the size of their army."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Suka
• Sāraṇa
• Vānara heroes (plavaṅgama)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is discernment: understanding who guides and who leads is essential to avert reckless conflict and to act with responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa specifies details the spies must learn—trusted advisors and frontline commanders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Attention to counsel and command structure—recognizing the power of wise advisors and brave leaders.