Shloka 6.63.51

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

Devanagari script

हरींश्चापिहनियिष्यामिसंयुगेसमवास्थिवान् ।असाधारणमिच्छामिनदातुंमहद्यशः ।।6.63.51।।

Transliteration

yamaṃ ca śamayiṣyāmi bhakṣayiṣyāmi pāvakam |

ādityaṃ pātayiṣyāmi sa-nakṣatraṃ mahītale ||

Translation

I will subdue Yama; I will devour Fire; and I will cast down the Sun—together with the stars—upon the earth.

Context

"I will remain steady in the battlefield and devour monkeys also. I wish to confer an unusual and great glory on you."

Characters & Entities

• Yama
• Agni (Fire)
• Sun (Āditya)
• Stars (Nakṣatra)

FAQs

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

The verse demonstrates how arrogance can lead to speech that violates satya in spirit (truthfulness and realism) and disregards the divine order; Dharma values truthful restraint over grandiose threats.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker escalates his boast to cosmic proportions, claiming power over death, fire, and the sun to intimidate and reassure his side.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Extreme confidence and intimidation; ethically, it functions as a cautionary example of pride rather than a commendable virtue.