Sarama

Who Sarama is

Sarama was a kind rakshasi in Lanka who befriended Sita in the Ashoka grove; later tradition makes her the wife of Vibhishana. When Ravana showed Sita a conjured head made to look like Rama's, to break her spirit, Sarama comforted her, told her it was an illusion of sorcery, and assured her that Rama's army had crossed the sea. She went secretly to overhear Ravana's councils and brought Sita news of all that was planned.

“Do not be afraid. Much of what you will see here is only illusion.”

How Sarama plays chess

A loyal friend behind enemy lines: calm, reassuring defence that sees through illusions.

The Classicist: Sound, balanced chess: develops, castles and takes what the position offers.

Opening repertoire: Caro-Kann, Advance (Main) · French, Paulsen · Slav, Schlechter

Defeat Sarama in a full game from the normal starting position to earn the achievement Through the Illusion and open the way to the next guardian.

Sources

• Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda

Placement on the path reflects chess difficulty only — a game-design choice, not a ranking of anyone's spiritual standing.