Shloka 6.55.27

अकम्पन-प्रेषणम् तथा कपि-राक्षस-रणवर्णनम् (Akampana Dispatched; The Vanara–Rakshasa Battle and Omens)

Devanagari script

राक्षसास्त्वभिसङ्क्रुद्धाःप्रासतोमरपाणयः ।।।।कपीन्निजघ्निरेतत्रशस्त्रःपरमदारुणैः ।

Transliteration

eṣa śāstā ca goptā ca netā ca yudhi-sattamaḥ | bhūti-kāmaś ca me nityaṃ nityaṃ ca samara-priyaḥ ||

Translation

He is a chastiser of foes, a protector, and a leader—pre-eminent in battle; ever seeking the welfare of my cause and ever devoted to the love of war.

Context

There, the highly furious Rakshasas also exterminated the Vanaras with their weapons and darts.

Characters & Entities

• Akampana

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the ruler’s expectation that a leader should protect and guide his people; it indirectly points to rajadharma (duty of leadership), even though it is voiced from the opposing side.

What is the narrative situation?

In the war-council context, Akampana is being described as a capable commander—protector, leader, and battle-expert—fit to be relied upon in the coming clash.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership and protective capability (netṛtva and goptṛtva), coupled with martial zeal.