Shloka 3.31.28

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

Devanagari script

न तं वध्यमहं मन्ये सर्वैर्देवासुरैरपि।अयं तस्य वधोपायस्तन्ममैकमनाश्शृणु।।3.31.28।।

Transliteration

na taṃ vadhyam ahaṃ manye sarvair devāsurair api |

ayaṃ tasya vadhopāyas tan mamaikamanāḥ śṛṇu ||3.31.28||

Translation

I do not think he can be slain even by all the gods and asuras together. Yet there is a means for his destruction—listen to me with undivided attention.

Context

I do not think it is possible for gods and demons together to kill him, yet there is a way for his destruction. You may listen to me with single minded-attention:

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Ravana
• Akampana
• Deva (gods)
• Asura

FAQs

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

The verse highlights how counsel can be used either to uphold dharma or to enable adharma; attention to advice must be guided by righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Akampana introduces a ‘means’ to bring about Rama’s end, setting up the plot that turns toward Sita.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s near-invulnerability; indirectly, it underscores the danger of choosing deceitful strategy over righteous confrontation.