Shloka 6.63.30

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

Devanagari script

शृणुराजन्नवहितोममवाक्यमरिन्दम ।।6.63.30।।अलंराक्षसराजेन्द्र सन्तापमुपपद्यते ।रोषं च सम्परित्यज्यस्वस्थोभवितुमर्हसि ।।6.63.31।।

Transliteration

śṛṇu rājan avahito mama vākyam arindama || 6.63.30 ||

alaṃ rākṣasarājendra santāpam upapadyate | roṣaṃ ca samparityajya svastho bhavitum arhasi || 6.63.31 ||

Translation

Listen, O king, with full attention to my words, O subduer of foes. Enough of this grief, O lord of the rākṣasas; casting aside anger as well, you should regain your steadiness and be yourself again.

Context

"Listen to my words, Rakshasa king! You are a scourge of enemies. Put aside this sorrow. Give up the agony also. Be normal. You ought to be your normal self again."

Characters & Entities

• Kumbhakarṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• rākṣasa

FAQs

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

A ruler’s dharma requires mastery over grief and anger; only a steady mind can choose satya (truth) and hita (beneficial action).

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbhakarṇa directly addresses Rāvaṇa, urging him to calm down and hear counsel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and emotional discipline—restoring clarity before decisive action.