Shloka 11
कुम्भकर्णप्रस्थानम् तथा अङ्गदप्रेरणा
Kumbhakarna’s sortie and Angada’s rallying of the Vanaras
तस्यगात्रेषुपतिताभिद्यन्तेशतशश्शिलाः ।पादपाःपुष्पिताग्राश्चभग्नाःपेतुर्महीतले ।।।।
tasya gātreṣu patitā bhidyante śataśaḥ śilāḥ | pādapāḥ puṣpitāgrāś ca bhagnāḥ petur mahītale ||
Tatkala semuanya jatuh menimpa anggota tubuhnya, ratusan batu pun pecah berkeping-keping; pepohon berujung bunga juga patah lalu rebah menghempas ke bumi.
Fallen on his limbs many rocks got broken, even the treetops with blossoms were broken and fell on the ground.
FAQs
Consequences of force: the verse underscores how sheer power can render aggression ineffective—inviting reflection on wise means versus reckless violence.
The vānara missiles (rocks/trees) strike Kumbhakarṇa but are destroyed on impact and fall to the earth.
Overwhelming might and resistance.