Shloka 20
शार्दूलचरवृत्तान्तः
Saardula’s Spy-Report on Rama’s Camp and the Vanara Host
अथर्क्षरजसःपुत्रोयुधिराजासुदुर्जयः ।गद्गदस्याथपुत्त्रोऽत्रजाम्बवानितिविश्रुतः ।।6.30.20।।
atharkṣarajasaḥ putro yudhi rājā sudurjayaḥ | gadgadasyātha puttro 'tra jāmbavān iti viśrutaḥ || 6.30.20 ||
続いて彼は言った。「ṛkṣarājaの子である王は、戦においてきわめて征し難い。さらにここには、ガドガダの子で、『ジャンバヴァーン』の名で名高い者もいる。」
"Certainly, king Sugriva, the son of Rksharaja's, is difficult to be conquered in battle. Here is the son of Gadgada, famously called as Jambavan."
FAQs
Truthful assessment (satya) of strength in war: dharma in counsel includes stating facts plainly, even when they are unfavorable.
Śārdūla is listing prominent vānaras and their prowess/lineage to inform Rāvaṇa about Rāma’s formidable allies.
Candor and strategic realism in speech—accurate reporting rather than flattery.