Shloka 3.31.8
अकम्पनवृत्तान्तः — Akampana Reports Janasthana; Ravana Plans Sita’s Abduction
तथा क्रुद्धं दशग्रीवं कृताञ्जलिरकम्पनः।भयात्सन्दिग्धया वाचा रावणं याचतेऽभयम्।।3.31.8।।
tathā kruddhaṃ daśagrīvaṃ kṛtāñjalir akampanaḥ | bhayāt sandigdhayā vācā rāvaṇaṃ yācate ’bhayam || 3.31.8 ||
Seeing Daśagrīva thus enraged, Akampana, with hands folded in añjali, begged Rāvaṇa for safety, speaking in a fear-struck and wavering voice.
Akampana, out of fear, implored the inflamed Ravana with folded hands and faltering voice to spare him.
It underscores the reality that tyranny and uncontrolled anger create fear even among one’s own allies; dharma-based leadership inspires trust, not trembling submission.
Akampana, having delivered alarming news, faces Rāvaṇa’s rage and seeks assurance of safety before continuing.
Akampana’s prudence and self-preservation; he resorts to respectful gesture (añjali) to avert danger.