Shloka 3.31.10
अकम्पनवृत्तान्तः — Akampana Reports Janasthana; Ravana Plans Sita’s Abduction
पुत्रो दशरथस्यास्ति सिंहसंहननो युवा।रामो नाम वृषस्कन्धो वृत्तायतमहाभुजः।।3.31.10।।
putro daśarathasyāsti siṃha-saṃhanano yuvā |
rāmo nāma vṛṣa-skandho vṛttāyata-mahābhujaḥ ||
Dasaratha has a young son, lion-built in frame; his name is Rama—bull-shouldered, with mighty arms, long and well-rounded.
Dasaratha has a young son, by name, Rama. He has a body like a lion's. He has strong, round arms and his shoulders resemble those of a bull.
The verse supports the dharmic model of kingship and protection by presenting Rama as the archetypal kshatriya—physically and temperamentally fit to restrain wrongdoing.
Akampana begins his report by identifying Rama and emphasizing his formidable presence.
Strength suited to duty: Rama’s bodily description signals capability to uphold righteousness through disciplined power.