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
Every sarga of the Valmiki Ramayana they appear in
Yuddha Kanda · 4 sargas
Uttara Kanda · 1 sarga
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