Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 65, Shloka 28
कुम्भकर्णप्रस्थानम्
Kumbhakarna’s Departure for Battle
काञ्चनाङ्गदकेयूरोनिष्काभरणभूषितः ।।।।कुम्भकर्णोबृहत्कर्णस्सुहुतोऽग्निरिवाबभौ ।
kāñcanāṅgadakeyūro niṣkābharaṇabhūṣitaḥ | kumbhakarṇo bṛhatkarṇaḥ suhuto 'gnir iva ābabhau ||
Berhiaskan gelang lengan dan kelat emas, serta dihias ornamen niṣka, Kumbhakarṇa yang bertelinga lebar itu bersinar laksana api yajña yang menyala sempurna.
Adorned with armlets studded with gems and golden ornaments on his distinguished large ears, Kumbhakarna shone like fire.
FAQs
The simile of sacrificial fire evokes dharma as consecrated duty: the warrior’s readiness is portrayed as a solemn, almost ritual commitment to his role.
Kumbhakarṇa, fully ornamented, is described in elevated imagery to mark his formidable presence before entering battle.
Utsāha (ardour) and preparedness—strength presented as disciplined readiness.