Shloka 6.61.30

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

Devanagari script

सोऽसौव्यसमापन्नःकुम्भकर्णमबोधयत् ।त्वत्पराक्रमभीतश्चराजासम्प्रतिरावणः ।।6.61.30।।

Transliteration

so 'sau vyasanamāpannaḥ kumbhakarṇam abodhayat |

tvatparākramabhītaś ca rājā samprati rāvaṇaḥ ||6.61.30||

Translation

Overwhelmed by distress, King Rāvaṇa—afraid of your prowess—has now awakened Kumbhakarṇa from sleep.

Context

"Overtaken by worry, the king out of fear of your prowess just awakened sleeping Kumbhakarna."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Kumbhakarṇa
• Rāma (implied by 'your prowess')

FAQs

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

Adharma breeds fear and instability: a ruler who stands against righteousness is driven by anxiety and resorts to desperate measures rather than clear, ethical judgment.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa informs Rāma that Rāvaṇa, distressed and fearful of Rāma’s strength, has awakened the sleeping giant Kumbhakarṇa to turn the tide of war.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya (truthfulness) and loyal counsel: Vibhīṣaṇa’s role is to convey accurate intelligence to support righteous strategy.