Shloka 7
कुम्भकर्णस्य प्रबोधनम्
The Awakening and Commissioning of Kumbhakarna
अथदृष्टवादशग्रीवःकुम्भकर्णमुपस्थितम् ।तूर्णमुत्थायसंहृष्टःसन्निकर्षमुपानयत् ।।6.62.7।।
atha dṛṣṭvā daśagrīvaḥ kumbhakarṇam upasthitam |
tūrṇam utthāya saṁhṛṣṭaḥ sannikarṣam upānayat ||6.62.7||
Kemudian Daśagrīva (Rāvaṇa), melihat Kumbhakarṇa berdiri di hadapannya, segera bangkit dengan gembira lalu menariknya mendekat.
He saw the vast abode of the king of Rakshasas, with lattice work of gold and looking bright like the morning Sun
FAQs
It highlights familial dependence: in dharma-discourse, seeking help is legitimate, but the righteousness of the cause determines whether such reliance becomes moral or corrupt.
Rāvaṇa welcomes Kumbhakarṇa warmly and urgently, indicating he needs him for the looming crisis.
Affection and reliance within kinship are emphasized, though the epic will test whether loyalty aligns with dharma.