Kumbhakarna Advises Ravana
Seeing this Lord of Billions of Rakshasaas Prathaapa (Glorious, Famed, Great) Ravana worried like an orphan and Lamenting Kumbhakarana counseled with the following words - “is this a Surprise” he thought within himself and smiled. “Anna (elder brother)! Earlier when you were having a Ministerial debate the certainity with which we had expressed that You may face danger from Enemy that Calamity only has occurred now. You are reaping the benefit of not hearing the counsel of your well wishers. Like the great sinner falls in the gory Hell, the sin of You abducting Sita has very soon has resulted in this consequence. After all You with our might got swayed and not evaluating ‘Will this give me benefit or destruct me’, not thinking ot the pitfalls therein you have committed the act. Before undertaking a Task one has to think and evaluate Guna Doshangal (Virtues / failings) & Profit and Loss. Unlike that, a person who does ‘what should be done last,1st and what should be done earlier is being done last’ is one who does not know Raja Neethi (Diplomacy and Strategic studies of international, National relations-Percepts on ethics of Governance for Kingdom, Constituional Law and Justice) nor is he aware what is contrary to that. You have behaved in a Vipareetham (Perversity, Discord, Unfaourable, Strange, Perverted knowledge) manner. Before bringing Sita you should have evaluated the Sukham(Comfort, Luxury, Joy, Fun, Cheer, Love, Affection and fulfilled Desires) and Dhukkam (Grief, Pain, Anguish, sorrow, suffering, worry, unhappiness, heart rending situations) and consequent Profit and Loss should have consulted with your ministers and .then on Your own evaluated same and then you should have abducted Her” Whereas you have 1st abducted Her and now thinking about it.
Let it be so. First you have to kill Rama Lakshamana who have mutinied against you; then you should have brought Sita with you. Whereas you have brought Sita and now are trying to find ways and means to kill Rama Lakshmana. Actions in consonance with Time, Place will reap you high benefits. Actions that were done against unfavourable Time and Country will not only not give bad results but will result in Keduthi (Calamity, Misery, Catastrophe, Harm, Evil, Havoc). Like the Ahuthi (sacrificial offerings During Homa in Agni kund ie Fire Pit) offered in Vessels not cleansed with Chanting of Verses (Mantrhas) do not give Benefit, but will result in opposing or treacherous reactions. King must discuss with his Ministers in depth before taking decisions.
It is Best time to attack when Victory for you is certain and the defeat for Enemy is looming Large. It is uncertain when both Enemy and self have equal opportunities. It is ignoble to attack your enemy when he is in strong position and we are in a weak position. All these activites to be under taken and the ways, the requisite people, Materials, to be earned and consider opportune time and country dimenions
**(Rama postponed preparations of searching for Sita by 4 months during Monsoon season is a perfect example despite his personal compulsion) and then remove the likely obstacles,5 ingredients should be present while trying to execute a strategy ( 1.Right Country / Place 2.Right Time, 3 Self conviction, 4. Right Resources availability, 5. Benefits likely to be accrued)King should discuss as per Neethi Sashtras (Governing Rules of Justice, Morality, Law, Righteousness) with his Ministers, then discuss with his Friends, the king who adopts this will enjoy the best of results.
Morning one should adhere Dharma. In Noon one should work for Artha (Earning material, Money Comforts etc), and enjoy Lust in the night. Alternatively one can also add Artha in all 3 time dimensions as an addition as well. And Artha, Dharma in Morning Noon. But one who enjoys Lust in all 3 times is the worst sinner. King who does not bring into practice the balance of all 3 alike, is making noise on a sea shore. At the right time make treatise with enemy and giving proper gift and concessions obtained and given would strengthen bond. One should be adept in Diplomatic conversation. Should be able to create revolution / differences between Persons in Power and influencers. Should watch choose before attack. One who follows the rules said above and observes self restraints and controls his senses, would never face hardships. Person who weighes pros & cons in advance and removes obstacles in advance and executes will achieve sure success and ensure well being of all. (Tacitly conveying since you haven’t done so is in dire straits.)
One should get these rules of justice from learned scholars not animals clad in Human form. They do not know anything other than Food and Sleep. Foolish Kings appoint these people as Ministers in governance matters. They are Proud and arrogant and do not see Profit / Loss or Dangers / Adequate precautions while suggesting. King who is well wisher should not observe the suggestions advocated by the above fellows. King should remove these Minister who is adept in conversation by convincingly advocating those which are not in the interest after careful examination and verification. They are capable of and spoiling everything in the last minute of all those which are in concluding stage. Not only this. Hearing the strategy they connive with enemy and at an opportune moment misdirect cleverly which will ensure confimed failure and attribute causes to it. We can easily identify these corrupt fellows who talk Life benefactors but actually are stooges of enemies. Person who executes without consideration, and consults wicked Ministers, and doing actions instigated by these Ministers, will be like the Crouncha Hill split open by God Skanda (Karthikey or Murugan) through the Hole where birds fly, these Minsters allow the King to get enticed by Enemies and invite Disaster. The King who does not save himself from these finally Loses his Kingdom as well.What our brother Vibheeshana said earlier will bestow you with all well being, Please consider same or do as you feel” advised Kumbhakaran to Ravana.
Hearing this Ravana was angered, raising his eyebrows, said “I am elder to you, worthy of Reverence. Teacher; when that be so, You are considering yourself as a big Teacher and Your advising me is not appropriate. I am not going to do as you suggest. Time to follow Ministerial suggestions and Rules of justice have been passed. Now we have to use our Valorous prowess. Be it just or unjust, Wisdom or ignorance, believing in Strength, Vigour, or Pride or Arrogance the talks we have failed to do, what is the use of talking about that now? Gone is bygone; will wise repent on same? What needs to be done should be done without shortcomings. If I have acted unjustly correct that fault with your strength If you have genuine affection for me, also if you know your immeasurable Strength, if you feel going to Battle is correct, do so without delay! Only he is the Friend who comes in support of a person who is worried of imminent dangers, and is in deep waters not knowing what to do when all his plans have come to naught, without forsaking him, be with him and extend help to the maximum extent possible. He who supports the person who had acted on the with thoughts of guile and is remorsing is the Bhandhu (Relation).
Thus Ravana spoke confidently and Profoundly harshly Kumbhakarana relaised Ravana is angry, so he made amends by speaking softly and tried pacifying him with soft words “Hey Lord of Rakshasaa! You have worried more than enough; Do not get Angry; Pacify your Manam { Chitha (Memory) + Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect (Bhuddhi) + Ego}. Do not think of whatever has happened so far. Of whom you are concerned, I will destroy him now. Where is the shortcoming for you when I am alive? I am born with you, your Friend; your joy and Sorrow, the Profit / Loss I am involved. I am your closest kin, I will do what needs to be done today and will kill those Enemies. I will kill Rama Lakshmana and decimate the Vanara Army. See that. The Great Valiant Prowess you yourself are going to appreciate my achievements today. I will bring Rama’s head Lay it in front of You. Will your worry at least then be over? Won’t Sita’s heart have pangs? Our Rakshasaas have lost relations because of Vanaras. The tears of our Rakshsaas will be wiped clean, I will announce throughout today that Rama died at my Hands today. **( Rama during battle sheared Kumbhakarna’s hands and then killed him, is God Rama’s silent reply). You will see from the Mountain like body of Sugreeva Blood flowing in torrents today like the clouds get reddish tinge due to Sun. While you are being protected by the Rakshasaa warriors and Myself that we have promised to kill Rama today. Can there be any danger to you from Rama? Rama can reach you only after he has killed me isn’t it? I do not have any fear that any one can kill me. So please send me to Battle now itself. No one else should go. I will uproot your enemies. I will fight whosoever it is be it Indra (King of Celestials), Yama( god of Death), Agni (Fire), Maruts (Carriers of Rains), Kubhera (Lord of wealth), Varuna (God of Water), I will engage them and kill them.
**( All these have been beaten by Ravana earlier. Today Then have blessed their Children to become Vanaras with equal Valour to assist Rama in this war. Kumbhkarana is tacitly indicating same). Even Indra the moment he sees me which is like the Montain Meru, with Sharp Trident and hears my Roar, will fall swooning down won’t he? Let it be so. I can Slap with my Hand and Kill 1000’s of Vanara Army. Any one who has desire for his Life would he dare to stand in front of me? I do not need sharp weapons like Shakthi, Mace, Sword, etc. Even if Indra has Vajhrayudha in his hands and challenges, I will kill him by slapping him. I will punch Rama with my clentched Fist; if he escapes then my Bhanas (Arrows) will drink his blood. When I am here why should you worry? Please grant me permission now itsef to destroy enemies.Shun the fear you have for Rama. Today I will destroy Rama Lakshmana, Sugreeva and the Hanuman who killed thousands of Rakshasaas and burnt Lanka. Today I will earn you matchless Glory for you. You need not fear even Indra. Even if it be 4 Faced Brahma (God of Creations in Universe), if I do get angy then the celestials will swoon / Faint and fall on the ground unconciously. I will subdue arrogance of Yama (God of Death); swallow Agni (Fire); shatter sun alongwith stars from the Sky Lane from their orbit; I will torture the Indra who had conducted 100 AshwamedhaYaagams and thus obtained this prestigious post of King of Heavens ; I will drink the Oceans which is Varuna’s residing place. I will send the 8 Kula Mountains to smithereens. With a single Kick I will split this Earth. Kumbhakarana who had been asleep and the Animals whom eats let them see his Prowess in the war today. All these 3 worlds are not enough to quell my Hunger. I am just leaving to Kill Rama Lakshmana and give you best solace. I will eat all the Monkeys without leaving any one of them alive. “Hey Great King! Enjoy what ever you desire! Drink the best of drinks; Like normal times please follow your routine matters of governance; shun your worries; today I will send Rama to Yama lok (Place dead go); then Sits will get enchanted to you permanently” said Kumbhakarana. (Slokas 28)
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