Kumbhakarnan

Ravana could not come out of the insult
As to what to do next, with his ministers he did consult
Ministers suggested that Kumbhakarnan must be awaken
With Kumbhakarna's might, the monkey army can be taken

Kumbhakarnan had gone to sleep only a few weeks ago
Kumbhakarnan's deep sleep for months would go
If he is woken half way without sufficient rest
Kumbhakarna in the war cannot be at his best

Desperate to win over Rama, Ravana ignored the truth
As for awaking Kumbhakarnan, Ravana acted without ruth
First they tried to call him
Chances of him awakening were slim

They made loud noises with trumpets, drums and conches
Awakening Kumbhakarnan was like a war that Ravana launches
Seeing he was not disturbed by the sound
They made elephants and horses come around

They made horses, elephants and men march on him
But still the chances of him awakening was very slim
Deep in sleep Kumbhakarna turned to his side
Crushed under him many soldiers died

The elephants and horses looked like ants on a rock
The soldiers trying many ways also tried to talk
"Oh! Wonderful Kumbhakarna please wake up
And drink the toddy, we have brought in a cup"

We've brought for you, various types of meat
Please do wake up and you can heartily eat
Rama and his army, you must beat
Ravana awaits for you, sitting in his seat"

Kumbhakarna with maces they did beat
Kumbhakarna like an enemy they did treat
Kumbhakarna with spears they did poke
In Kumbhakarna's ears, loudly they spoke

At last somehow Kumbhakarna awoke
Angry and irritated, Kumbhakarna spoke
"Why did you awake me, before it is time
Why did you disturb, the peaceful sleep of mine"

Saying so the meat chunks Kumbhakarna munched
That Ravana must be in trouble, Kumbhakarna hunched
Pots and pots of toddy Kumbhakarna drank
His servants for bringing food, he did thank

He then got up and went to Ravana's court
By height and weight, he stood like a fort
Ravan explained to him the turns of events
Hiding from Kumbhakarna the shameful moments

"You must've first defeated Rama and then brought His spouse
You've done things the wrong way and brought trouble to our house
Do not worry, I will try to amend the mistake you have done
You will soon hear news, that in the war I have won"

Saying so Kumbhakarna, started for the field
Victory over Rama, he did want to yield
As Kumbhakarna came to the field, the monkeys ran in fear
They screamed for the lives, when Kumbhakarna came near

Some monkeys on his way, bravely did stand
They were caught easily, by Kumbhakarna's hand
The monkeys Kumbhakarna caught, Kumbharna ate
He did not realise, that he was driven by fate

Sugriva against Kumbhakarna put up a valourous fight
Sugriva against Kumbhakarna, used up all his might
With one slap from Kumbhakarna, Sugriva did faint
A fearful image of Himself, Kumbhakarna did paint

Kumbhakarna lifted Sugriva and tried to return home
Kumbhakarna's satisfaction was a puffed up foam
Seeing Kumbhakarna return, Lankites showered on him scent
Relief from the giddiness, for Sugriva the scent lent

He was being taken captive, Sugriva woke up and saw
Kumbhakarna's ears and nose, Sugriva bit them raw
Kumbhakarna let go of Sugriva and yelped in pain
For Sugriva returning to his army, there was no restrain

Rama was very happy, Sugriva came back
Shri Rama appreciated Surgiva's skill and tact
Kumbhakarna half way, returned to the field
Victory over him, Shri Rama decided to yield

Rama shot arrows and cut off Kumabhakarna's hands
Only with his legs, Kumbhakarna took his stance
Kumbhakarna with his legs, on the monkeys he did stamp
On the monkey army, Kumbhakarna heavily did tramp

Rama shot an arrow with the power of wind
The arrow did take Kumbhakarna's head behind
With his head cut off Kumbhakarna fell dead
The misery off the Rakshashas, very much unsaid

Thus Ravana kept sending one after the other
Rama kept killing one after the other
To any more death not happen Lord Rama did try
Not bothering about deaths, Ravana did vie

The monkeys enthuse was on the rise
Lord Rama and Sugriva they did praise
Lanka could not withstand the arrows of Ram
Jai Shri Ram! Jai Jai Shri Ram!!