Shloka 3.69.27

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

Devanagari script

आसेदतुस्ततस्तत्र तावुभौ प्रमुखे स्थितम्।विवृद्धमशिरोग्रीवं कबन्धमुदरे मुखम्।।।।

Transliteration

āsedatus tatas tatra tāv ubhau pramukhe sthitam | vivṛddham aśirogrīvaṃ kabandham udare mukham ||

Translation

Then the two of them drew near and beheld, standing before them, Kabandha—huge, without head or neck, his face set in his belly.

Context

Then both the brothers saw a very tall figure with a trunk that stood facing them. He had neither neck nor head. His face was in the stomach.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Kabandha

FAQs

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

Dharma is the willingness to face grotesque manifestations of harm (adharma) while remaining steady in one’s righteous purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrative reveals the terrifying form of Kabandha as Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa come directly before him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast courage—approaching and assessing danger without losing resolve.