Shloka 6.63.34

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

Devanagari script

सदृशंयत्तुकालेऽस्मिन् कर्तुंस्निग्धेनबन्धुना ।शत्रूणांकदनंपश्यक्रियमाणंमयारणे ।।6.63.34।।

Transliteration

adya paśya mahābāho mayā samaramūrdhani |

hate rāme saha bhrātrā dravantīṃ harivāhinīm || 6.63.35 ||

Translation

Behold today, O mighty-armed one: on the very crest of battle, when I have slain Rāma together with his brother, you will see the vānaras’ host fleeing.

Context

" At this time, you will see a relation doing that which is right out of affection. All enemies will be destroyed."

Characters & Entities

• Kumbhakarṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vānara army (harivāhinī)

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates martial confidence, but also serves as a contrast within the epic: dharma is not merely power or victory-claims, but alignment with righteous cause and truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbhakarṇa attempts to reassure Rāvaṇa by predicting (and boasting of) killing Rāma and routing the vānara forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearlessness (though mixed with overconfidence), presented as a motivating force for a shaken ruler.