Shloka 6.62.13

कुम्भकर्णस्य प्रबोधनम् — The Awakening and Commissioning of Kumbhakarna

Devanagari script

अद्यतेसुमहान्कालश्शयानस्यमहाबल ।।6.62.13।।सुखितस्त्वं न जानीषेममरामकृतंभयम् ।

Transliteration

bhrātaraṁ rāvaṇaḥ kruddhaṁ kumbhakarṇam avasthitam ||6.62.12||

īṣat tu parivṛttābhyāṁ netrābhyāṁ vākyam abravīt |

Translation

Rāvaṇa then spoke to his brother Kumbhakarṇa, who stood there in anger, while Rāvaṇa’s eyes rolled slightly with agitation.

Context

"Oh! Kumbhakarna of extraordinary prowess! You were asleep for long happily. You do not know that I am afraid of Rama."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Kumbhakarṇa

FAQs

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

The verse implicitly warns that leadership clouded by anger (krodha) undermines right judgment; Dharma calls for self-mastery before counsel and command.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa prepares to explain the crisis to Kumbhakarṇa, describing both brothers’ anger and tension.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

No virtue is celebrated; rather, the scene stresses agitation and anger as dominant traits shaping the coming decisions.