Shloka 1.1.56

श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis (Narada’s Summary to Valmiki)

Devanagari script

तं निहत्य महाबाहुर्ददाह स्वर्गतश्च स: ।स चास्य कथयामास शबरीं धर्मचारिणीम् ।।।।श्रमणीं धर्मनिपुणामभिगच्छेति राघव । 1151

Transliteration

kabandha-nāma rūpeṇa vikṛtaṃ ghora-darśanam ||

Translation

He was named Kabandha—deformed in form and dreadful to behold.

Context

Mighty-armed Rama, having killed Kabandha, consigned his body to flames. While leaving for heavens he informed him saying, 'O Raghava, there is a female ascetic in Sabara community, performing religious duties and proficient in practising austerities. You may visit her'.

Characters & Entities

• Kabandha
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is vigilance against adharma: the path of righteousness includes confronting frightening manifestations of wrongdoing and disorder without losing discernment.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma’s forest search brings him face-to-face with the terrifying rākṣasa Kabandha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and discernment—meeting fear directly while staying aligned with the righteous quest.