Week 13: Reading B
Kumbhakarna
Image Details: Kumbhakarna, Source: Wikimedia
In the comic book “Kumbhakarna,” we learn more
information about the titular character. He is the brother of Ravana and is
also a giant rakshaka. Furthermore, he is very strong and is able to defeat
Indra in battle. In the beginning of the story, we see Brahma giving boons to
Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Vibishana. For fear that he may grow strong, Indra
tricks Kumbhakarna is making a foolish wish. In the Ramayana, Ravana asks
Kumbhakarna to defeat Rama. Kumbhakarna terrifies Rama’s army by his strength,
but Sugreeva is able to thwart his attacks. At the end of the story,
Kumbhakarna faces Rama and is eventually killed.
In the Ramayana, we get a very brief glimpse of
Kumbhakarna. He is known to be Ravana’s brother and to be very strong. In the
comic book, we are given a much more in-depth look into Kumbakarna’s power and
strength.
Bibliography: Amar Chitra Katha. "Kumbhakarna: The Sleeping Giant." Volume 528.
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