Shloka 6.62.3

कुम्भकर्णस्य प्रबोधनम् — The Awakening and Commissioning of Kumbhakarna

Devanagari script

स हेमजालविततंभानुभास्वरदर्शनम् ।ददर्शविपुलंरम्यंराक्षसेन्द्रनिवेशनम् ।।6.62.3।।

Transliteration

atha dṛṣṭvā daśagrīvaḥ kumbhakarṇam upasthitam |

tūrṇam utthāya saṁhṛṣṭaḥ sannikarṣam upānayat ||6.62.7||

Translation

Then Daśagrīva (Rāvaṇa), seeing Kumbhakarṇa standing before him, rose swiftly in delight and drew him close.

Context

He saw the vast abode of the king of Rakshasas, with lattice work of gold and looking bright like the morning Sun

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (Daśagrīva)
• Kumbhakarṇa

FAQs

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

It highlights familial dependence: in dharma-discourse, seeking help is legitimate, but the righteousness of the cause determines whether such reliance becomes moral or corrupt.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa welcomes Kumbhakarṇa warmly and urgently, indicating he needs him for the looming crisis.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Affection and reliance within kinship are emphasized, though the epic will test whether loyalty aligns with dharma.