Shloka 6.61.12

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

Devanagari script

प्रकृत्याह्येषतेजस्वीकुम्भकर्णोमहाबलः ।अन्येषांराक्षसेन्द्राणांवरदानकृतंबलम् ।।6.61.12।।

Transliteration

śūlapāṇiṃ virūpākṣaṃ kumbhakarṇaṃ mahābalam |

hantuṃ na śekuḥ tridaśāḥ kālo ’yam iti mohitāḥ ||6.61.11||

Translation

Kumbhakarṇa—trident in hand, with dreadful eyes, and of immense strength—could not be slain even by the gods, for they were bewildered, thinking, “This is Death itself.”

Context

"Kumbhakarna is by nature (by birth) energetic and mighty. The strength of other Rakshasas is on account of their boons received by them."

Characters & Entities

• Kumbhakarṇa
• Tridaśa (Devas)
• Kāla (Death/Time)

FAQs

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

Fear and भ्रम (delusion) can paralyze even the powerful; Dharma calls for steadiness and truth-seeing—recognizing threats accurately rather than mythologizing them into invincibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbhakarṇa is portrayed as so terrifying and strong that even the gods fail to kill him, mistaking him for Kāla incarnate.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is धैर्य (courage/fortitude) grounded in सत्य (truthful perception), contrasting with the Devas’ momentary bewilderment.