Shloka 5
कबन्धवधः
The Severing of Kabandha’s Arms and the Opening of Dialogue
भीषणोऽयं महाकायो राक्षसो भुजविक्रमः।लोकं ह्यतिजितं कृत्वा ह्यावां हन्तुमिहेच्छति।।।।
bhīṣaṇo 'yaṃ mahākāyo rākṣaso bhujavikramaḥ | lokaṃ hy atijitaṃ kṛtvā hy āvāṃ hantum ihecchati ||
ഈ ഭീകരനും മഹാകായനുമായ രാക്ഷസൻ ഭുജബലത്തിൽ പരാക്രമശാലിയാണ്; ലോകത്തെ കീഴടക്കിയെന്നപോലെ കരുതി ഇപ്പോൾ ഇവിടെ ഞങ്ങളെ വധിക്കുവാൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നു.
Having heard this, Lakshmana, who was greatly suffering gathered courage at appropriate time and said these salutary words:
FAQs
Dharma requires clear-eyed recognition of adharma: naming a threat truthfully is part of responsible action and protection.
Lakshmana characterizes Kabandha’s power and intent, strengthening the case for immediate defense.
Practical wisdom—accurate appraisal of danger before acting.