Shloka 6.61.11

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

Devanagari script

शूलपाणिंविरूपाक्षंकुम्भकर्णंमहाबलम् ।हन्तुं न शेकुस्त्रिदशाःकालोऽयमितिमोहिताः ।।6.61.11।।

Transliteration

taṃ dṛṣṭvā rākṣasaśreṣṭhaṃ parvatākāradarśanam |

kramamāṇam ivākāśaṃ purā nārāyaṇaṃ prabhum ||6.61.2||

Translation

Seeing that foremost of Rākṣasas, mountain-like in form, he appeared like the Lord Nārāyaṇa of old, striding as though up into the sky.

Context

"This Kumbhakarna with pike in hand and fierce eyes, is mighty strong. All the Devatas could not kill him, deluded that he is death personified."

Characters & Entities

• Kumbhakarṇa
• Nārāyaṇa

FAQs

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

The verse cautions that overwhelming power and majestic appearance can resemble divine grandeur, yet Dharma requires discernment—judging by conduct rather than mere might or splendor.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbhakarṇa is being described as he comes forth, his gigantic form compared to a mountain and likened to a cosmic stride associated with Nārāyaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not a virtue of Kumbhakarṇa, but the narrative emphasis is on awe and scale; the implied virtue for the listener is विवेक (viveka)—clear discrimination amid fear and wonder.