Shloka 6.68.8

कुम्भकर्णवधश्रवणेन रावणविलापः (Ravana’s Lament on Hearing of Kumbhakarna’s Slaying)

Devanagari script

भ्रातरंनिहतंश्रुत्वारामेणाक्लिष्टकर्मणा ।महोदरमहापार्श्वौशोकाक्रान्तौबभूवतुः ।।।।

Transliteration

bhrātaraṃ nihataṃ śrutvā rāmeṇa akliṣṭakarmaṇā | mahodaramahāpārśvau śokākrāntau babhūvatuḥ ||

Translation

Hearing that their brother had been slain by Rama, unwearied in his deeds, Mahodara and Mahaparsva were overcome by profound grief.

Context

Ravana's brothers, Mahodara and Mahaparsva were overtaken by sorrow on hearing about the unwearied action of Rama and slaying of Kumbhakarna.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Mahodara
• Mahaparsva
• Kumbhakarna

FAQs

Who is referred to as 'Aklistakarma' in this verse and what does it signify?

Rama is referred to as 'Aklistakarma', which signifies one who performs difficult deeds without fatigue or one whose actions are unwearied, highlighting his divine stamina and commitment to Dharma.

Which specific event caused the grief of Mahodara and Mahaparsva?

They were grieving because they heard the news that their brother (implied to be Kumbhakarna based on the preceding context of the Sarga) had been slain by Rama.