Shloka 6.61.23
कुम्भकर्णदर्शनम् — The Appearance of Kumbhakarna and the Account of His Might
कुम्भकर्णंसमीक्ष्यैववितत्रासप्रजापतिः ।दृष्टवाविश्वास्यचैवैनंस्वयम्भूरिदमब्रवीत् ।।6.61.23।।
kumbhakarṇaṁ samīkṣyaiva vitatrāsa prajāpatiḥ | dṛṣṭvā viśvāsya caivainaṁ svayambhūr idam abravīt ||
On beholding Kumbhakarṇa, Prajāpati was struck with fear; and the Self-born Brahmā, seeking to steady him, spoke these words.
"Beholding Kumbhakarna, Brahma was alarmed and spoke to him to restore the confidence of Kumbhakarna."
Dharma sometimes requires firm correction, but also composure and clarity in speech—even when confronting terrifying power.
Brahmā sees Kumbhakarṇa and, despite being alarmed, prepares to address him in a stabilizing manner.
Self-control in leadership: Brahmā masters fear and speaks with deliberation.