Shloka 6.66.3

कुम्भकर्णप्रस्थानम् तथा अङ्गदप्रेरणा (Kumbhakarna’s sortie and Angada’s rallying of the Vanaras)

Devanagari script

तमवध्यंमघवतायमेनवरुणेनवा ।प्रेक्ष्यभीमाक्षमायान्तंवानराविप्रदुद्रुवुः ।।।।

Transliteration

tam avadhyaṁ maghavatā yamena varuṇena vā |

prekṣya bhīmākṣam āyāntaṁ vānarā vipradudruvuḥ ||

Translation

Seeing him advance—terrible-eyed and deemed unkillable even by Indra, Yama, or Varuṇa—the Vānaras fled in panic.

Context

Observing that rakshasa with frightening eyes, who could not be killed by Indra or Yama or even by Varuna coming towards them the vanaras ran in fear.

Characters & Entities

• Kumbhakarṇa (implied by context)
• Indra (Maghavat)
• Yama
• Varuṇa
• Vānara army

FAQs

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

Dharma is tested under fear: even strong allies may falter, creating the need for moral leadership to restore courage.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbhakarṇa’s terrifying approach causes a rout among the Vānaras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse highlights the absence of steadiness (dhṛti) in the troops—setting up Aṅgada’s later rallying role.