Shloka 59
कुम्भकर्णविबोधनम्
The Awakening of Kumbhakarna
रूपमुत्तिष्ठतस्तस्यकुम्भकर्णस्यतद्बभौ ।तपान्तेसबलाकस्यमेघस्येवविवर्षतः ।।।।
rūpam uttiṣṭhatas tasya kumbhakarṇasya tad babhau | tapānte sa-balākasya meghasyeva vivarṣataḥ ||
Ketika Kumbhakarṇa bangkit, rupanya tampak bagaikan awan hujan di penghujung musim panas—gelap, berat, dan sedia mencurahkan hujan.
As Kumbhakarna woke up he appeared like the time spirit at the time of dissolution of the universe like a rainy cloud at twilight as if seeking to consume all beings.
FAQs
The cloud image signals impending impact: actions gather like storms and then discharge results. Dharma is to act before harm breaks—through foresight, counsel, and restraint.
The narrative paints Kumbhakarṇa’s rising as an omen-like sight, suggesting imminent violence in the battlefield.
Implied virtue is prudence (nīti): recognizing signs of danger and responding in a dhārmic, organized manner.