Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 67, Shloka 136
कुम्भकर्णवधः
The Slaying of Kumbhakarna
क्रोधरक्तेक्षणोवीरोनिर्दहन्निवचक्षुषा ।।6.67.135।।राघवोराक्षसंरोषाभिदुद्राववेगितः ।यूथपान्हर्षयन्सर्वान्कुम्भकर्णभयार्दितान् ।।6.67.136।।
krodharakteṣaṇo vīro nirdahann iva cakṣuṣā | rāghavo rākṣasaṁ roṣābhidudrāva vegitaḥ | yūthapān harṣayan sarvān kumbhakarṇabhayārditān ||
Rāghava, the hero with eyes reddened by wrath, as though burning with his gaze, rushed swiftly upon the rākṣasa; and he heartened all the Vānara leaders, shaken by fear of Kumbhakarṇa.
Raghava's eyes turned red with anger, went quickly in anger as monkeys and troop leaders oppressed by Kumbhakarna were rejoiced.
FAQs
The repetition underscores a Dharmic ideal: leadership is measured by the ability to confront evil and steady the community’s courage.
A repeated narration emphasizing Rama’s swift advance and his encouragement of the frightened Vanara commanders during Kumbhakarna’s assault.
Moral bravery that becomes contagious—Rama’s fearlessness restores collective strength.