Shloka 6.30.10

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

Devanagari script

हरिभिर्वध्यमानश्चयाचमानःकृताञ्जलिः ।राघवेणपरित्रातोजीवामीतियदृच्छया ।।6.30.10।।

Transliteration

vibhāgaṃ ca balaughasya nirdēśaṃ vāhanasya ca |

evam uktvā kapiśreṣṭhaḥ kathayāmāsa tattvavit ||6.3.9||

Translation

He also described the divisions of the host and the disposition of their conveyances; having said so, that foremost of monkeys—knower of the truth—began to narrate in detail.

Context

"While smitten by the monkeys, offering salutation with folded hands, and pleading for protection from Raghava, luckily, I am alive."

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman (kapiśreṣṭha)
• Rama (implied listener)
• Army (balaugha)
• Vehicles/transport (vāhana)

FAQs

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

Dharma in counsel is completeness and accuracy—truthful, structured information supports just decisions and reduces unnecessary suffering.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration frames Hanuman’s systematic report, including organization of forces and logistical details.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truth-knowledge (tattvavit) and method—Hanuman’s report is orderly and reality-based.