Shloka 6.63.22

कुम्भकर्णोपदेशः — Kumbhakarna’s Counsel and War-Boast to Ravana

Devanagari script

तत्तुश्रुत्वादशग्रीवःकुम्भकर्णस्यभाषितम् ।भ्रुकुटिंचैवसञ्चक्रेक्रुद्धश्चैनमभाषत ।।6.63.22।।

Transliteration

tat tu śrutvā daśagrīvaḥ kumbhakarṇasya bhāṣitam | bhrukuṭiṃ caiva sañcakre kruddhaś cainam abhāṣata ||6.63.22||

Translation

Hearing Kumbhakarṇa’s words, Daśagrīva knit his brows; angered, he spoke to him.

Context

Kumbhakarna having spoken that way, the ten headed Ravana frowned, shaking his eyebrows in anger and spoke this way.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (Daśagrīva)
• Kumbhakarṇa

FAQs

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

Unchecked anger clouds judgment; dharma requires restraint, especially when receiving corrective counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

After Kumbhakarṇa’s admonition, Rāvaṇa reacts with visible displeasure and prepares to reply.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast, the verse highlights the need for kṣamā (forbearance) and self-control.