Shloka 112
कुम्भकर्णवधः
The Slaying of Kumbhakarna
रामेमयात्रनिहतेयेऽन्येस्थास्यन्तिसंयुगे ।तानहंयोधयिष्यामिस्वबलेनप्रमाथिना ।।।।
rāme mayātra nihate ye 'nye sthāsyanti saṃyuge | tān ahaṃ yodhayīṣyāmi sva-balena pramāthinā ||
جب رام کو میں یہاں قتل کر دوں گا، تو جو کوئی اور اس جنگ میں کھڑا رہ جائے گا، میں اپنی ہی کچل دینے والی قوت (اور لشکر) سے اس سے بھی لڑوں گا۔
"When Rama has been put to an end by me in conflict, whoever remains can be struck down by my army."
FAQs
It underscores the idea that war’s outcome is tied to leadership and righteousness; dharmically, the narrative sets up the contrast that Rāma’s protection of others prevents such domination by adharma-driven force.
Kumbhakarṇa outlines his plan: first kill Rāma, then overwhelm any remaining opponents with his forces.
Kumbhakarṇa’s confidence and aggressive determination are highlighted (though morally framed by the epic as aligned with Rāvaṇa’s adharma).