Shloka 3.31.27

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

Devanagari script

न हि रामो दशग्रीव शक्यो जेतुं त्वया युधि।रक्षसां वापि लोकेन स्वर्गः पापजनैरिव।।3.31.27।।

Transliteration

na hi rāmo daśagrīva śakyo jetuṃ tvayā yudhi |

rakṣasāṃ vāpi lokena svargaḥ pāpajanair iva ||3.31.27||

Translation

O Ten-necked one, you cannot conquer Rāma in battle—nor even with the entire world of rākṣasas—just as heaven cannot be attained by sinners.

Context

O ten-headed one, just as it is not possible for sinners to attain heaven it is not possible for you or for the entire world of demons to win him in war

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Ravana (Daśagrīva)
• Akampana
• Rakṣas (rākṣasa-world)
• Svarga (heaven)

FAQs

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

Satya and moral causality: unrighteous action (pāpa) blocks higher attainment; similarly, adharma-driven hostility cannot prevail against dharmic power.

What is the narrative situation?

Akampana directly tells Ravana that victory over Rama is impossible, using a moral analogy about sinners and heaven.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s invincibility grounded in dharma—his ethical alignment is implied as the source of unconquerable strength.