Shloka 3.69.26

अयोमुखी-दर्शनम् तथा कबन्ध-प्रवेशः (Ayomukhi Encounter and the ظهور of Kabandha)

Devanagari script

तं शब्दं काङ्क्षमाणस्तु रामः कक्षे सहानुजः।ददर्श सुमहाकायं राक्षसं विपुलोदरम्।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ śabdaṃ kāṅkṣamāṇas tu rāmaḥ kakṣe sahānujaḥ | dadarśa sumahākāyaṃ rākṣasaṃ vipulodaram ||

Translation

Seeking the source of that sound, Rāma—together with his younger brother—saw a rākṣasa of enormous body and vast belly.

Context

While looking for the sound, Rama with his brother saw a demon with a huge body and a big belly.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• rākṣasa (demon)

FAQs

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

Dharma involves confronting threats directly to protect the innocent and uphold righteousness—Rāma moves toward the danger rather than away from it.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa trace the terrifying sound and come face to face with a monstrous rākṣasa (Kabandha).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless initiative—Rāma’s readiness to investigate and face danger for the sake of his duty.