Shloka 6.30.5

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

Devanagari script

नतेचारयितुंशक्याराजन्वानरपुङ्गवाः ।विक्रान्ताबलवन्तश्चराघवेणचरक्षिताः ।।6.30.5।।

Transliteration

rākṣasānāṁ variṣṭhaś ca tava bhrātā vibhīṣaṇaḥ |

pratigṛhya purīṁ laṅkāṁ rāghavasya hite rataḥ ||6.30.34||

Translation

And Vibhīṣaṇa—your brother, the best among the rākṣasas—having accepted the city of Laṅkā, remains devoted to Rāghava’s welfare.

Context

"O King! the Vanara heroes are valiant and highly powerful. They are also protected by Rama. It is not possible to spy on them."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Laṅkā
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Rākṣasas
• Śārdūla

FAQs

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

Dharma over blood-ties: Vibhishana’s alignment with Rama’s welfare shows that righteousness can supersede familial loyalty when family stands for adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Śārdūla reports that Vibhishana has joined Rama and is positioned as the recipient/acceptor of Lanka, acting for Rama’s benefit.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral courage and integrity: Vibhishana’s steadfast commitment to what he perceives as right.