Shloka 3.69.33

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

Devanagari script

अथ तौ समभिक्रम्य क्रोशमात्रे ददर्शतुः।।।।महान्तं दारुणं भीमं कबन्धं भुजसंवृम्।कबन्धमिव संस्थानादतिघोरप्रदर्शनम्।।।।

Transliteration

atha tau samabhikramya krośa-mātre dadarśatuḥ |

mahāntaṁ dāruṇaṁ bhīmaṁ kabandhaṁ bhuja-saṁvṛtam |

kabandham iva saṁsthānād ati-ghora-pradarśanam ||3.69.33||

Translation

Then, after advancing about a krośa, the two beheld Kabandha—huge, cruel, and terrifying, trunk-like in form, with the space encircled by his arms, and of a most dreadful appearance.

Context

Then the brothers after covering one krosa (2 miles) saw a cruel, fierce, mighty monster named Kabandha looking like a trunk. He had a dreadful appearance and his arms encircled the area.

Characters & Entities

• Kabandha
• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

The verse underscores vigilance and discernment: Dharma requires recognizing threats clearly, not denying them, so that righteous action can be taken.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama and Lakshmana draw near and finally see Kabandha’s monstrous form at close range.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudent awareness (jāgratā) paired with courage—seeing danger as it is, without panic.