Sarana is Ravana's spy and minister. From the palace tower he points out the leaders of the vanara army to Ravana one by one.
RoleRakshasa
Appears inRamayana
GroupRakshasas
KingdomLanka
First appearsYuddha Kanda, Sarga 25
Sargas5 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Sarana?
Ravana's spy who described the vanara leaders to him.
Why was Ravana angry with Sarana?
Because he praised the enemy's strength.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda (sargas 6.25, 6.26, 6.27, 6.29)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.14)
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