The End of Kumbhakarna
After Lord Rama spared Ravana’s life on the battlefield for being unarmed, Ravana returned to his palace humiliated and enraged. Determined to retaliate, he decided to send his mighty brother, Kumbhakarna, to face Rama and his allies.
Kumbhakarna was no ordinary warrior; he was a giant who slept for six months at a time and had immense strength. When Ravana awakened him from his deep slumber, Kumbhakarna was furious. But upon hearing about the urgency of the situation, he agreed to fight Rama and protect his brother’s honor.
As Kumbhakarna approached the battlefield, his immense size and fearsome presence terrified the monkey warriors in Rama’s army. Many of them scattered in fear. Seizing the opportunity, Kumbhakarna grabbed handfuls of the fleeing monkeys and devoured them, causing chaos among the ranks.
Rama and his army tried to counter Kumbhakarna’s assault with arrows, but his thick, resilient body rendered the weapons ineffective. Seeing that ordinary weapons had no effect, Rama decided to end the battle decisively. He summoned his chakra and, with a powerful throw, severed Kumbhakarna’s head, finally defeating the giant.
With Kumbhakarna’s defeat, the monkeys regrouped and rejoiced at the fall of the formidable demon. His death marked a significant blow to Ravana’s forces and brought hope to Rama’s army in their quest to rescue Sita.
**Moral:** Arrogance and misplaced pride can lead to one’s downfall. Despite his strength, Kumbhakarna was ultimately defeated because he fought on the side of injustice. True victory lies not in sheer power but in righteousness and noble intentions.