Shloka 6.55.30

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

Devanagari script

एतस्मिन्नन्तरेवीराहरयःकुमुदोनलः ।।।।मैन्दश्चपरमक्रुद्धाश्चक्रुर्वेगमनुत्तमम् ।

Transliteration

ratham āsthāya vipulaṃ tapta-kāñcana-bhūṣaṇam | meghābho megha-varṇaś ca megha-svana-mahā-svanaḥ || rākṣasaiḥ saṃvṛto ghorais tadā niryāty akampanaḥ ||

Translation

Then Akampana set out, mounted on a vast chariot adorned with gleaming gold; cloud-like in form and hue, with a thunderous voice, and surrounded by fearsome Rākṣasas.

Context

In the meantime, in the midst Kumuda, Nala, Mainda, heroic vanaras became furious and went

Characters & Entities

• Akampana
• Chariot
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

External splendor and intimidating force are shown as instruments of war; the Ramayana repeatedly contrasts such display with inner righteousness (dharma) as the true source of victory.

What is the narrative situation?

Akampana advances to battle in a magnificent chariot, accompanied by a terrifying Rākṣasa entourage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial presence and intimidation (a strategic, not moral, ‘virtue’).