Valmiki Ramayana 6.55.2 — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 55, Shloka 2
अकम्पन-प्रेषणम् तथा कपि-राक्षस-रणवर्णनम्
Akampana Dispatched; The Vanara–Rakshasa Battle and Omens
शीघ्रंनिर्यान्तुदुर्धर्षाराक्षसाभीमविक्रमाः ।अकम्पनंपुरस्कृत्यसर्वशस्त्रप्रकोविदम् ।।।।
śīghraṃ niryāntu durdharṣā rākṣasā bhīma-vikramāḥ | akampanaṃ puraskṛtya sarva-śastra-prakōvidam ||
“Berangkatlah segera, wahai Rākṣasa yang sukar ditandingi, dahsyat keberaniannya; letakkan Akampana di hadapan sebagai pendahulu, kerana dia mahir dalam segala disiplin senjata.”
"Send for Akampana quickly, who is of terrific valour, difficult to encounter and skilled in all sastras."
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The verse shows the power of command and organization in war; ethically, it warns that competence and discipline can serve either Dharma or adharma depending on the leader’s intent.
A Rākṣasa leader orders immediate deployment, appointing Akampana—renowned for mastery of weapons—as the leading figure.
Martial competence and strategic leadership are emphasized (though placed in the service of the Rākṣasa cause).
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