Shuka is Ravana's spy. He is sent to tempt Sugriva away from Rama, then spies on the army with Sarana; both are caught and released by Rama.
RoleRakshasa
Appears inRamayana
GroupRakshasas
KingdomLanka
First appearsYuddha Kanda, Sarga 20
Sargas5 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Who was Shuka?
Ravana first sends Shuka to tell Sugriva to abandon Rama. The vanaras seize him, and Rama has him freed. At Lanka Shuka and Sarana slip into the camp disguised as vanaras.
Vibhishana unmasks them, and Rama lets them go to report his strength. Back in Lanka they praise the vanara chiefs so warmly that Ravana drives them away in anger.
In the Valmiki Ramayana
Shuka appears in 5 sargas across 2 Kandas.
First appearsYuddha Kanda · Sarga 20: The Spy Shuka
6.20The Spy ShukaYuddha Kanda · Sarga 20 · गुप्तचर शुक6.25Shuka and Sarana SpyYuddha Kanda · Sarga 25 · शुक और सारण की जासूसी6.28Shuka Describes RamaYuddha Kanda · Sarga 28 · शुक द्वारा राम का वर्णन6.29Ravana Dismisses His SpiesYuddha Kanda · Sarga 29 · गुप्तचरों को निकालना7.14War with the YakshasUttara Kanda · Sarga 14 · यक्षों से युद्ध
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