Shloka 6.30.1

शार्दूलचरवृत्तान्तः (Saardula’s Spy-Report on Rama’s Camp and the Vanara Host)

Devanagari script

ततस्तमक्षोभ्यबलंलङ्काधिपतयेचराः ।सुवेलेराघवंशैलेनिविष्टंप्रत्यवेदयन् ।।6.30.1।।

Transliteration

rākṣasāś ca yathā snigdhā rāvaṇasya ca tejasā |

parāṃ samṛddhiṃ laṅkāyāḥ sāgarasya ca bhīmatām ||6.3.8||

Translation

I shall tell how the rākṣasas are devoted to Rāvaṇa and how his might commands them; of Laṅkā’s great prosperity, and of the ocean’s terrifying nature.

Context

Thereafter, the spies reported to the king of Lanka that Raghava had camped with an unshakable army at the Suvela mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Lankā
• Ocean (Sāgara)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires clear-eyed assessment of opposing power—truthful recognition of strengths and risks prevents reckless harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman previews key points of his intelligence report: Ravana’s influence, Lanka’s wealth, and the formidable ocean barrier.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discernment—Hanuman reports realities without exaggeration, aiding righteous strategy.