Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 63, Shloka 47
कुम्भकर्णोपदेशः
Kumbhakarna’s Counsel and War-Boast to Ravana
यदिमेमुष्टिवेगं स राघवोऽद्यसहिष्यते ।।6.63.47।।ततःपाश्यन्तिबाणौघारुधिरंराघवस्यतु ।
yadi me muṣṭivegaṃ sa rāghavo 'dya sahiṣyate |
tataḥ paśyanti bāṇaughā rudhiraṃ rāghavasya tu ||
Kung matitiis ni Rāghava ngayon ang bagsik ng aking mga kamao, kung gayon ay makikita ninyo ang ulang ng mga palaso—at pati ang dugo ni Rāghava.
"Now if that Raghava can withstand the force of my fists, you will see volleys of Rama's arrows will drink my blood."
FAQs
The verse illustrates the moral danger of violent intent and contempt for an opponent; Dharma in war requires discipline and adherence to righteous conduct, not bloodlust.
The speaker challenges Rāma’s endurance and predicts escalating violence—fists followed by arrow volleys—within the looming battle.
Aggressive determination (utsāha) is emphasized, though framed as threatening bravado rather than righteous resolve.