Shloka 6.30.4

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

Devanagari script

इतितेनानुशिष्टस्तुवाचंमन्दमुदीरयत् ।तदाराक्षसशार्दूलंशार्दूलोभयविह्वलः ।।6.30.4।।

Transliteration

viśvakarmasuto vīro nalaḥ plavagasattamaḥ |

vikrānto balavān atra vasuputras sa durdharaḥ ||6.30.33||

Translation

Here is Nala, the heroic son of Viśvakarman, the best of the monkeys; and here too is Durdhara—valiant and strong—the son of Vasu, hard to withstand.

Context

And there after questioned by him (Ravana) Saardula revealed these words overwhelmed by fear, in faint tone to the tiger among Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Nala
• Viśvakarman
• Durdhara
• Vasu
• Śārdūla
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma supported by capable agents: righteous ends require competent, courageous allies; listing them emphasizes preparedness in service of justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Śārdūla continues identifying prominent warriors in the opposing camp, highlighting Nala and Durdhara.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Heroic competence—valor and strength—as instruments when aligned with a dharmic cause.