Shloka 3.31.38

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

Devanagari script

कच्चित्सुकुशलं राजन्लोकानां राक्षसेश्वर।आशङ्के नाथ जाने त्वं यतस्तूर्णमिहागतः।।3.31.38।।

Transliteration

kaccit sukuśalaṃ rājan lokānāṃ rākṣaseśvara |

āśaṅke nātha jāne tvaṃ yatas tūrṇam ihāgataḥ || 3.31.38 ||

Translation

“O king, lord of the rākṣasas—does all go well among your people? Yet, my lord, I suspect some trouble, for you have come here with such haste.”

Context

O lord of demons ! O king! hope every one is fine in the world of demons. O lord, (though) your sudden arrival puts me in doubt (about everything going right).

Characters & Entities

• Mārīca
• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas (community/realm)

FAQs

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

It models prudent inquiry and truth-oriented speech: one should ask after welfare, yet honestly note signs of danger rather than flatter.

What is the narrative situation?

Mārīca greets Rāvaṇa, checks on the state of affairs, and infers that urgent news has driven him to come.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence (viveka) and candid, respectful speech.