Shloka 6.30.35

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

Devanagari script

इतिसर्वंसमाख्यातंतवेदंवानरंबलम् ।सुवेलेऽधिष्ठितंशैलेशेषकार्येभवान्गतिः ।।6.30.35।।

Transliteration

śveto jyotirmukhaś cātra bhāskarasya ātmasambhavau |

varuṇasya ca putro ’nyo hemakūṭaḥ plavaṅgamaḥ ||6.30.32||

Translation

Here too are Śveta and Jyotirmukha, born of Bhāskara (the Sun); and Hemakūṭa, a monkey, another son of Varuṇa.

Context

"I have described to you everything about the Vanara strength stationed on Suvela mountain. You may decide the rest of the task to be done."।। ityārṣēvālmīkīyēśrīmadrāmāyaṇēādikāvyēyuddhakāṇḍētriṅśassargaḥ ।।This is the end of the thirtieth sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Śveta
• Jyotirmukha
• Bhāskara (Sūrya, Sun)
• Hemakūṭa
• Varuṇa
• Śārdūla
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma as rightful alliance: the verse situates the war within a moral coalition, listing champions whose very lineages suggest a cosmos-aligned support for Rama’s cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Śārdūla enumerates notable vanara warriors in Rama’s host, including those of divine parentage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Legitimacy and strength through noble origin and committed participation in a righteous campaign.