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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