Shloka 14
अकम्पनवृत्तान्तः
Akampana Reports Janasthana; Ravana Plans Sita’s Abduction
रावणस्य पुनर्वाक्यं निशम्य तदकम्पनः।आचचक्षे बलं तस्य विक्रमं च महात्मनः।।3.31.14।।
rāvaṇasya punar vākyaṃ niśamya tad akampanaḥ |
ācacakṣe balaṃ tasya vikramaṃ ca mahātmanaḥ ||
Nghe lời hỏi tiếp của Rāvaṇa, A-kam-pa-na liền thuật rõ sức mạnh và những chiến công dũng mãnh của bậc đại hồn Rāma.
Hearing Ravana's words, Akampana continued telling about great Rama's strength and his exploits in war.
FAQs
The text frames Rama’s power with moral stature (mahātmā): strength gains legitimacy when rooted in righteousness, not mere domination.
The narration signals that Akampana continues his detailed account of Rama’s capabilities in response to Ravana’s doubt.
Rama’s ‘great-souled’ nature—valor presented as an expression of ethical purpose rather than cruelty.