Shloka 6.63.48

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

Devanagari script

चिन्तयाबाध्यसेराजन्किमर्थंमयितिष्ठति ।।6.63.48।।सोऽहंशत्रुविनाशाय तव निर्यातुमुद्यतः ।

Transliteration

cintayā bādhyase rājan kimarthaṃ mayi tiṣṭhati |

so 'haṃ śatruvināśāya tava niryātum udyataḥ ||

Translation

O King, why are you burdened by worry while I stand here? I am ready to march forth to destroy your enemy.

Context

"O King! while I am here for what reason do you worry and have anxiety? I will go now and decidedly destroy your enemy."

FAQs

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

It touches rāja-dharma indirectly: leaders should act with clarity rather than panic; however, confidence must be grounded in righteousness, not mere might.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker reassures the king and offers to go out personally to eliminate the threatening opponent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness to act (kṛtya-udyama) and loyalty to one’s ruler—though the cause served may be unrighteous.