Shloka 6.62.10

कुम्भकर्णस्य प्रबोधनम् — The Awakening and Commissioning of Kumbhakarna

Devanagari script

स तदासनमाश्रित्यकुम्भकर्णोमहाबलः ।।6.62.10।।संरक्तनयनःक्रोधाद्रावणंवाक्यमब्रवीत् ।

Transliteration

sa tad āsanam āśritya kumbhakarṇo mahābalaḥ |

saṃraktanayanaḥ krodhād rāvaṇaṃ vākyam abravīt ||6.62.10||

Translation

Taking his seat, the mighty Kumbhakarṇa, his eyes reddened with anger, spoke words to Rāvaṇa.

Context

Mighty Kumbhakarna, duly took the seat. Enraged Ravana with blood shot eyes spoke these words.

Characters & Entities

• Kumbhakarṇa
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma cautions against krodha (anger) as a motive for speech and decision-making; even necessary counsel becomes ethically fragile when driven by rage rather than truth and restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbhakarṇa sits in assembly and begins speaking to Rāvaṇa, visibly enraged.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse foregrounds a moral tension: strength and readiness to act, but colored by anger—inviting reflection on self-control as essential to dharmic action.