Shloka 6.75.47

लङ्कादाह-प्रचोदनं तथा वानर-राक्षस-समरारम्भः (The Burning of Lanka and the Outbreak of Battle)

Devanagari script

स निकुम्भं च कुम्भं च कुम्भकर्णात्मजावुभौ ।प्रेषयामाससङ्कृद्धोराक्षससैर्बहुभिस्सह ।।।।

Transliteration

sa nikumbhaṃ ca kumbhaṃ ca kumbhakarṇātmajāv ubhau | preṣayāmāsa saṅkṛddho rākṣasair bahubhiḥ saha ||

Translation

In great anger, he dispatched Nikumbha and Kumbha—both sons of Kumbhakarṇa—together with many Rākṣasas.

Context

Seized with anger, he sent for Kumbha and Nikumbha, both the sons of Kumbhakarna and many Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Nikumbha
• Kumbha
• Kumbhakarṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Laṅkā (implied)

FAQs

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

It illustrates how leadership driven by anger mobilizes violence; dharma emphasizes restraint and right intent, while adharma escalates conflict through rage.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa reacts to the Vānara assault by sending out powerful commanders—Kumbhakarṇa’s sons—along with many troops.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Military decisiveness is shown, but colored by vice: Rāvaṇa’s action is propelled by anger rather than righteous discernment.