Shloka 6.63.33

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

Devanagari script

अवश्यंतुहितंवाच्यंसर्वावस्थांतवमया ।बन्धुभावादभिहितंभ्रातृस्नेहाच्छपार्थिव ।।6.63.33।।

Transliteration

sadṛśaṃ yat tu kāle 'smin kartuṃ snigdhena bandhunā |

śatrūṇāṃ kadanaṃ paśya kriyamāṇaṃ mayā raṇe || 6.63.34 ||

Translation

At such a time, behold what it is fitting for an affectionate kinsman to do: in battle you shall see me bring about the destruction of the enemies.

Context

"O king! I will give you good advice in all circumstances being a relation. Salutary advice has been given to you out of brotherly affection."

Characters & Entities

• Kumbhakarṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• śatru (enemies)

FAQs

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

It reflects the kṣatriya-war ethic of decisive protection of one’s side; the verse frames violent action as ‘fitting’ within the perceived duty of kinship and war.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbhakarṇa declares he will personally enter the battlefield and crush the opposing forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and resolve—commitment to act rather than merely advise.