Shloka 6.30.22

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

Devanagari script

सुषेणश्चापिधर्मात्मापुत्रोधर्मस्यवीर्यवान् ।सौम्यस्सोमात्मजश्चात्रराजन् दधिमुखःकपिः ।।6.30.22।।

Transliteration

suṣēṇaś cāpi dharmātmā putro dharmasya vīryavān | saumyaḥ somātmajaś cātra rājan dadhimukhaḥ kapiḥ || 6.30.22 ||

Translation

Here too is Suṣeṇa—righteous-minded and mighty—said to be the son of Dharma. And here, O King, is the gentle monkey Dadhimukha, born of Soma (the Moon).

Context

"O king! Here is a heroic and righteous Sushena, the son of the Lord of death (Yamadharma). Here is Dadhimukha son of noble moon."

Characters & Entities

• Suṣeṇa
• Dharma
• Dadhimukha
• Soma (Moon)

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as a living lineage: righteousness is not only taught but embodied through characters who act with strength under moral restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

A catalog of Rāma’s allies is being presented to emphasize both their divine origins and their readiness for war.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dharmic valor—strength aligned with righteousness rather than cruelty.