Shloka 3.31.7

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

Devanagari script

दहेयमपि सङ्कृद्धस्तेजसाऽदित्यपावकौ।वातस्य तरसा वेगं निहन्तुमहमुत्सहे।।3.31.7।।

Transliteration

daheyam api saṅkruddhas tejasā ādityapāvakau | vātasya tarasā vegaṃ nihantum aham utsahe || 3.31.7 ||

Translation

If I am roused to wrath, by my own radiance I could burn even the Sun and fire; and by sheer force I could instantly check the speed of the wind.

Context

If angry, I can burn the Sun and even fire with my radiance. I can arrest the speed of the wind instantly with my effort.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (Daśagrīva)
• Āditya (Sun)
• Pāvaka (Fire)
• Vāta (Wind)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights how unchecked anger (krodha) and pride in power can lead away from dharma; might is presented as capability, but dharma requires restraint and right use of power.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa, provoked by news of defeats and affronts, erupts in a display of overconfidence, proclaiming cosmic-level power before Akampana.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not a virtue but a cautionary trait: Rāvaṇa’s hubris and wrath—qualities that oppose the Ramayana’s ideal of self-control (dama) and righteous judgment.