Shloka 128
कुम्भकर्णवधः
The Slaying of Kumbhakarna
तस्मिन् काले स धर्मात्मालक्ष्मणोराममब्रवीत् ।।।।कुम्भकर्णवधेयुक्तोयोगान् परिमृशन्बहून् ।
tasmin kāle sa dharmātmā lakṣmaṇo rāmam abravīt | kumbhakarṇa-vadhe yukto yogān parimṛśan bahūn ||
En aquel momento, Lakṣmaṇa, de corazón justo, resuelto a dar muerte a Kumbhakarṇa y sopesando muchas estratagemas, habló a Rāma.
At that time, righteous Lakshmana who was attentively deliberating on many plans to kill Kumbhakarna, said to Rama.
FAQs
Dharma is not mere intent but wise means: Lakṣmaṇa’s deliberation shows that righteous ends should be pursued with thoughtful strategy to reduce harm and secure protection.
As Kumbhakarṇa remains a grave threat, Lakṣmaṇa considers multiple plans and prepares to advise Rāma on how to bring him down.
Prudent counsel and duty-bound loyalty: Lakṣmaṇa combines devotion to Rāma with strategic intelligence in service of the righteous cause.