Shloka 58
कुम्भकर्णविबोधनम्
The Awakening of Kumbhakarna
सजृम्भमाणोऽतिबलःप्रद्धोनिशाचरः ।निःश्वासश्चास्यसञ्जज्ञेपर्वतादिवमारुतः ।।।।
sajṛmbhamāṇo ’tibalaḥ prabuddho niśācaraḥ | niḥśvāsaś cāsya sañjajñe parvatād iva mārutaḥ ||
Bâillant en s’éveillant tout à fait, ce rôdeur de la nuit d’une force extrême expira ; son souffle s’éleva tel un vent venu de la montagne.
As the mighty night ranger awakened and yawned continuously his breath was like wind blowing from the mountain.
FAQs
The verse emphasizes consequence: immense force exists in the world and must be met with righteous order (dharma) and preparedness, not negligence.
Kumbhakarṇa’s awakening is portrayed through physical signs—yawning and a breath compared to mountain wind.
Implied virtue is courage with clarity (dhairya + viveka) in the face of overwhelming power.