Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 30, 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 ||
پھر (اس نے کہا): رِکش راج کا فرزند، وہ بادشاہ، میدانِ جنگ میں نہایت دشوار مغلوب ہونے والا ہے؛ اور یہاں گدگد کا بیٹا بھی ہے جو جامبوان کے نام سے مشہور ہے۔
"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.