Shloka 6.63.36

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

Devanagari script

अद्यरामस्यतद्दृष्टवामयानीतंरणाच्छिरः ।सुखीभवमहाबाहो सीताभवतुदुःखिता ।।6.63.36।।

Transliteration

adya rāmasya tad dṛṣṭvā mayānītaṃ raṇāc chiraḥ | sukhī bhava mahābāho sītā bhavatu duḥkhitā ||6.63.36||

Translation

Today, when you see me bring Rāma’s head back from the battlefield, rejoice, O mighty-armed one; let Sītā be plunged into sorrow.

Context

"Be happy today, O Mighty armed brother! I will bring Rama's head from the battlefield. Sita will be sad. You will see."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the opposite of dharma: rejoicing in another’s grief and boasting of violence. In the Ramayana’s ethical frame, dharma upholds restraint, compassion, and truthfulness—none of which are present in this taunt.

What is the narrative situation?

In the midst of the Laṅkā war, a Rākṣasa champion (likely Kumbhakarṇa) speaks to Rāvaṇa with confidence, claiming he will kill Rāma and bring back his head, thereby causing Sītā sorrow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not virtue but a vice is foregrounded: arrogance and cruelty (darpā/hiṃsā-pravṛtti), used to bolster morale through intimidation and psychological warfare.