Shloka 6.62.12

कुम्भकर्णस्य प्रबोधनम् — The Awakening and Commissioning of Kumbhakarna

Devanagari script

भ्रातरंरावणःक्रुद्धंकुम्भकर्णमवस्थितम् ।।6.62.12।।ईषत्तुपरिवृत्ताभ्यांनेत्राभ्यांवाक्यमब्रवीत् ।

Transliteration

kim artham aham ādṛtya tvayā rājan vibodhitaḥ ||6.62.11||

śaṁsa kasmād bhayaṁ te ’tra ko ’dya preto bhaviṣyati |

Translation

“O King, for what purpose have you roused me with such urgency? Tell me—what fear has arisen here for you, and who is it that is to fall dead today?”

Context

Kumbhakarna, was overcome with anger, and asked his brother Ravana, who was seated and rolling his eyes in anger.

Characters & Entities

• Kumbhakarṇa
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma begins with truthful inquiry and clarity of purpose: before acting, one asks what the real danger is and who is truly at stake, rather than moving blindly.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbhakarṇa, newly awakened, questions Rāvaṇa about the reason for the urgent summons and the fear driving it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Directness and demand for truth (satya-pradhāna vākya): Kumbhakarṇa insists on knowing the cause before proceeding.