Shloka 6.61.22

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

Devanagari script

वासवस्यवचश्श्रुत्वासर्वलोकपितामहः ।रक्षांस्यावाहयामासकुम्भकर्णंददर्श ह ।।6.61.22।।

Transliteration

vāsavasya vacaḥ śrutvā sarva-loka-pitāmahaḥ | rakṣāṁsy āvāhayāmāsa kumbhakarṇaṁ dadarśa ha ||

Translation

Hearing Indra’s words, Brahmā—the Pitāmaha, grandsire of all worlds—summoned the rākṣasas and beheld Kumbhakarṇa among them.

Context

Hearing the words of Indra, Brahma conjured the Rakshasas and saw Kumbhakarna with them.

Characters & Entities

• Indra (Vāsava)
• Brahmā (sarvalokapitāmaha)
• Rākṣasas
• Kumbhakarṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes rightful authority acting to investigate and restrain harm; Brahmā responds to a legitimate complaint by convening those responsible.

What is the narrative situation?

After Indra’s report, Brahmā calls the rākṣasas before him and looks directly upon Kumbhakarṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Accountability in governance: Brahmā does not ignore the complaint but initiates a formal confrontation.