Shloka 6.55.4

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

Devanagari script

एषजेष्यतिकाकत्स्थौसुग्रीवंचमहाबलम् ।वानरांश्चापरान् घोरान् हनिष्यतिपरन्तपः ।।।।

Transliteration

akampanaḥ susaṅkruddho rākṣasānāṃ camū-patiḥ | saṃharṣayati tān sarvān rākṣasān bhīma-vikramān ||

Translation

Akampana, the enraged commander of the Rākṣasa host, roused and heartened all those Rākṣasas of dreadful prowess.

Context

"Scorcher of enemies, this Akampana will win Sugriva of terrific might, Rama and Lakshmana, dreadful Vanaras, and put an end to enemies."

Characters & Entities

• Akampana
• Rākṣasa army

FAQs

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

It shows the power of leadership to inflame or steady a group; dharma demands that leaders inspire courage while remaining anchored in right purpose and truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Akampana, acting as commander, boosts the morale and aggression of his troops in the thick of battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Command presence and the ability to motivate troops (morale leadership).