Shloka 3.31.26

अकम्पनवृत्तान्तः — Akampana Reports Janasthana; Ravana Plans Sita’s Abduction

Devanagari script

संहृत्य वा पुनर्लोकान्विक्रमेण महायशाः।शक्तस्सपुरुषव्याघ्रः स्रष्टुं पुनरपि प्रजाः।।3.31.26।।

Transliteration

saṃhṛtya vā punar lokān vikrameṇa mahāyaśāḥ |

śaktaḥ sa puruṣavyāghraḥ sraṣṭuṃ punar api prajāḥ ||3.31.26||

Translation

That greatly renowned tiger among men has the power—by his valor—to dissolve the worlds and then create beings anew once more.

Context

He is a tiger among men. He is so powerful that he can destroy the world and recreate the creatures once again by his valour.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Ravana
• Akampana
• Lokāḥ (worlds)
• Prajāḥ (creatures)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma calls for accurate assessment and humility; ignoring truth about another’s strength leads to adharma and ruin.

What is the narrative situation?

Akampana amplifies Rama’s prowess in cosmic terms to dissuade Ravana from direct confrontation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s fame and valor (yaśas, vikrama), portrayed as world-shaping capability.