Shloka 3.31.14
अकम्पनवृत्तान्तः — Akampana Reports Janasthana; Ravana Plans Sita’s Abduction
रावणस्य पुनर्वाक्यं निशम्य तदकम्पनः।आचचक्षे बलं तस्य विक्रमं च महात्मनः।।3.31.14।।
rāvaṇasya punar vākyaṃ niśamya tad akampanaḥ |
ācacakṣe balaṃ tasya vikramaṃ ca mahātmanaḥ ||
Hearing Ravana’s further question, Akampana went on to describe the strength and valorous feats of the great-souled Rama.
Hearing Ravana's words, Akampana continued telling about great Rama's strength and his exploits in war.
The text frames Rama’s power with moral stature (mahātmā): strength gains legitimacy when rooted in righteousness, not mere domination.
The narration signals that Akampana continues his detailed account of Rama’s capabilities in response to Ravana’s doubt.
Rama’s ‘great-souled’ nature—valor presented as an expression of ethical purpose rather than cruelty.