Shloka 6.61.33

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

Devanagari script

उच्यन्तांवानराःसर्वेयन्त्रमेतत्समुच्छ्रितम् ।इतिविज्ञायहरयोभविष्यन्तीहनिर्भयाः ।।6.61.33।।

Transliteration

ucyantāṃ vānarāḥ sarve yantram etat samucchritam |

iti vijñāya harayo bhaviṣyantīha nirbhayāḥ ||6.61.33||

Translation

Let all the vānara warriors be told: “This towering form is only a contrivance, a device.” Knowing this, the vānara here will become fearless.

Context

"Let all the Vanaras be told, that this one standing high is a machine then the Vanaras will not be scared of victory."

Characters & Entities

• Vānara army
• Yantra (device/contrivance; as a psychological tactic)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by truthful, stabilizing communication: leaders must restore courage through clear understanding, preventing panic from undermining righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

A proposal is made to reassure the frightened vānara troops by reframing what they see as a ‘mere device/contrivance,’ thereby neutralizing terror and restoring morale.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership through counsel: strategic speech that protects the army’s resolve and enables disciplined action.