Shloka 6.63.53

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

Devanagari script

यमं च शमयिष्यामिभक्षयिष्यामिपावकम् ।।6.63.53।।आदित्यंपातयिष्यामिसनक्षत्रंमहीतले ।

Transliteration

yamaṃ ca śamayiṣyāmi bhakṣayiṣyāmi pāvakam । ādityaṃ pātayiṣyāmi sanakṣatraṃ mahītale ॥

Translation

I shall quell even Yama, the God of Death; I shall devour Pavaka, the Fire-god; and I shall cause the Sun, together with the stars, to fall upon the earth.

Context

"I shall quell Lord Yama also, devour fire god, make the Sun including stars fall on earth."

Characters & Entities

• Yama
• Pavaka
• Aditya
• Earth

FAQs

What is the significance of Kumbhakarna's boast in this verse?

This verse illustrates Kumbhakarna's immense physical prowess and arrogance (ahankara). By claiming he can destroy the cosmic forces of Death (Yama), Fire (Agni), and the Sun (Aditya), he attempts to instill confidence in Ravana regarding the war against Rama.

Why are Yama, Pavaka, and Aditya specifically mentioned?

These deities represent fundamental cosmic forces—Death, Energy/Fire, and Light/Time. Kumbhakarna mentions them to demonstrate that his strength surpasses even the Lokapalas (Guardians of the Directions) and natural laws.