Shloka 119
कुम्भकर्णवधः
The Slaying of Kumbhakarna
रामास्त्रविद्धोघोरंवैनदन्राक्षसपुङ्गवः ।अभ्यधावतसङ्कृद्धोहरीन् निद्रावयन् रणे ।।।।
rāmāstra-viddho ghoraṃ vai nadan rākṣasa-puṅgavaḥ | abhyadhāvata saṅkruddho harīn vidrāvayan raṇe ||
Traspassado pelos dardos de Rāma, o principal dos rākṣasas bradou de modo terrível e, em grande ira, arremeteu, espalhando os vānaras pelo campo de batalha.
Pierced by Rama's missiles, the foremost of the Rakshasas, Kumbhakarna was very angry and rushed towards him dispersing all the vanaras in the battle.
FAQs
The verse highlights how adharma-driven rage harms many beyond the primary duel; dharma in war aims to limit harm, whereas uncontrolled fury spreads suffering.
Despite being wounded by Rāma’s astras, Kumbhakarṇa roars and charges, causing panic and dispersal among the vānaras.
The vānaras’ vulnerability before overwhelming force is shown, setting the stage for Rāma’s protective leadership and steadiness.