Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 61, Shloka 21
कुम्भकर्णदर्शनम्
The Appearance of Kumbhakarna and the Account of His Might
एवंप्रजायदित्वेषभक्षयिष्यतिनित्यशः ।अचिरेणैवकालेनशून्योलोकोभविष्यति ।।6.61.21।।
evaṁ prajā yadi tv eṣa bhakṣayiṣyati nityaśaḥ | acireṇaiva kālena śūnyo loko bhaviṣyati ||
إن ظلّ يلتهم الكائنات على هذا النحو يوماً بعد يوم، فلن يطول الزمن حتى يصبح العالم خالياً من الأحياء.
"If he consumes created beings every day like that, in the course of time the world will be devoid of beings."
FAQs
Unchecked adharma destroys the common good; Dharma requires restraining violence that threatens the very continuity of life in the world.
The devas warn Brahmā that Kumbhakarṇa’s daily predation will depopulate the world if not stopped.
Foresight and guardianship: the devas articulate long-term consequences to protect creation.