Shloka 3.69.34

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

Devanagari script

अथ तौ समभिक्रम्य क्रोशमात्रे ददर्शतुः।।3.69.33।।महान्तं दारुणं भीमं कबन्धं भुजसंवृम्।कबन्धमिव संस्थानादतिघोरप्रदर्शनम्।।3.69.34।।

Transliteration

atha tau samabhikramya krośa-mātre dadarśatuḥ ||3.69.33||

mahāntaṁ dāruṇaṁ bhīmaṁ kabandhaṁ bhuja-saṁvṛtam |

kabandham iva saṁsthānād ati-ghora-pradarśanam ||3.69.34||

Translation

Then, after advancing about a krośa, the two saw Kabandha—enormous, cruel, and fearsome, trunk-shaped in form, his arms enclosing the space, displaying an exceedingly 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?

Repetition in narration reinforces moral clarity: the reality of adharma is not minimized; it is identified firmly so that righteous response is justified.

What is the narrative situation?

A parallel/repeated pāṭha (as preserved in this Southern recension dataset) reiterates the sighting and description of Kabandha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steady perception and preparedness—holding a consistent understanding of the threat before acting.