Shloka 6.61.1

कुम्भकर्णदर्शनम् — The Appearance of Kumbhakarna and the Account of His Might

Devanagari script

ततोरामोमहातेजाधनुरादायवीर्यवान् ।किरीटिनंमहाकायंकुम्भकर्णंददर्श ह ।।6.61.1।।

Transliteration

tato rāmo mahā-tejā dhanuḥ ādāya vīryavān |

kirīṭinaṃ mahā-kāyaṃ kumbhakarṇaṃ dadarśa ha ||

Translation

Then Rāma—mighty in valor and blazing in splendor—took up his bow and beheld Kumbhakarṇa, crowned and of immense body.

Context

On taking up a bow Rama saw Kumbhakarna of extraordinary energy, prodigious, and of large body, adorned with a crown.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kumbhakarṇa
• Bow (dhanuḥ)

FAQs

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

Rāma’s readiness with the bow reflects kṣatriya-dharma: protecting the innocent and confronting destructive aggression without hesitation.

What is the narrative situation?

As the next chapter begins, Rāma arms himself and directly sights Kumbhakarṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and preparedness in service of righteousness.