Shloka 6.30.6

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

Devanagari script

नापिसम्भाषितुंशक्यास्सम्प्रश्नोऽत्रनलभ्यते ।सर्वतोरक्ष्यतेपन्थावानरैःपर्वतोपमै ।।6.30.6।।

Transliteration

iti sarvaṁ samākhyātaṁ tavedaṁ vānaraṁ balam |

suvele ’dhiṣṭhitaṁ śaile śeṣakārye bhavān gatiḥ ||6.30.35||

Translation

Thus I have fully reported to you this vanara force, stationed upon Mount Suvela. As for what remains to be done, you are the one to decide the course.

Context

"It is not possible to converse with them or to question and or to examine, since they are guarded all over by mountains like Vanaras."

Characters & Entities

• Śārdūla
• Rāvaṇa
• Suvela (mountain)
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma of counsel and governance: the advisor’s role is accurate reporting; the ruler’s role is responsible decision-making based on truth (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

Śārdūla concludes his reconnaissance report, stating that the vanara army is established on Suvela and leaving the next strategic step to Ravana.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Clarity and completeness in reporting (satya + precision), enabling accountable leadership decisions.