Shloka 6.30.20

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

Devanagari script

अथर्क्षरजसःपुत्रोयुधिराजासुदुर्जयः ।गद्गदस्याथपुत्त्रोऽत्रजाम्बवानितिविश्रुतः ।।6.30.20।।

Transliteration

atharkṣarajasaḥ putro yudhi rājā sudurjayaḥ | gadgadasyātha puttro 'tra jāmbavān iti viśrutaḥ || 6.30.20 ||

Translation

Then he said: the king, the son of Ṛkṣarāja, is exceedingly hard to conquer in battle. And here too is Gadgada’s son, renowned by the name Jāmbavān.

Context

"Certainly, king Sugriva, the son of Rksharaja's, is difficult to be conquered in battle. Here is the son of Gadgada, famously called as Jambavan."

Characters & Entities

• Ṛkṣarāja
• Jāmbavān
• Gadgada

FAQs

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

Truthful assessment (satya) of strength in war: dharma in counsel includes stating facts plainly, even when they are unfavorable.

What is the narrative situation?

Śārdūla is listing prominent vānaras and their prowess/lineage to inform Rāvaṇa about Rāma’s formidable allies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Candor and strategic realism in speech—accurate reporting rather than flattery.