Shloka 3.31.32

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

Devanagari script

अरोचयत तद्वाक्यं रावणो राक्षसाधिपः।चिन्तयित्वा महाबाहुरकम्पनमुवाच ह।।3.31.32।।

Transliteration

arocayata tadvākyaṃ rāvaṇo rākṣasādhipaḥ |

cintayitvā mahābāhur akampanam uvāca ha ||3.31.32||

Translation

Rāvaṇa, lord of the rākṣasas, took delight in those words; then the mighty-armed one, having reflected, spoke to Akampana.

Context

Ravana, the strong-armed king of demons, relished the words of Akampana and pondering over the matter, said to him :

Characters & Entities

• Ravana
• Akampana
• Rakshasa (rākṣasa host)

FAQs

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

It shows how delighting in unrighteous counsel marks a turning away from dharma and truth, making wrongdoing feel ‘agreeable’ before it becomes action.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration marks Ravana’s internal assent to Akampana’s plan and his move toward executing it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

A negative trait: Ravana’s readiness to embrace adharma when it serves desire and revenge.