Shloka 6.63.46

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

Devanagari script

नैवशक्त्या न गदयानासिनानिशितैश्शरैः ।।6.63.46।।हस्ताभ्यामेवसम्रब्दोहनिष्याम्यपिवज्रिणम् ।

Transliteration

naiva śaktyā na gadayā nāsinā niśitaiḥ śaraiḥ |

hastābhyām eva samrabdho haniṣyāmy api vajriṇam ||

Translation

Not with spear, not with mace, not with sword, nor with sharp arrows—enraged, I will strike down even Vajrin (Indra) with my bare hands alone.

Context

"I shall not fight with javelin or mace or sword or sharp arrows. Enraged, alone I can strike down even Indra."

Characters & Entities

• Indra

FAQs

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

Dharma warns against hubris—claiming power beyond measure and scorning proper conduct; righteous strength is guided by humility and lawful means.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker declares he will fight without conventional weapons and claims he could defeat even Indra, intensifying the mood of impending combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearlessness and martial intensity are present, but they are portrayed as excessive pride rather than balanced heroism.