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What is the demon kumbhkaran famous for?
Kumbhakarna was powerful enough to render Hanuman unconscious in a spear fight. Kumbhakarna killed fifteen hundred apes of Sugriva’s army in the war against Lord Rama. Kumbhakarna seized Sugriva in a battle but the ape was able to free himself from the grasp of the demon.
How did Indrajit died?
Lakshmana slew Indrajit by beheading him with the Anjalikastra. It was possible only because of a curse given to Indrajit by Sesha Naga for marrying his daughter without his permission.
Why did Kumbhakarna sleep for 6 months?
Some say that it was goddess Saraswati who tied his tongue and made him misspeak, fearing that if Kumbhakarna became the king of the devas, there would be trouble in heaven. When the words tumbled out of his mouth, Kumbhakarna realised that he had asked for long sleep instead of the seat of Indra.
Why did Brahma curse Kumbh Karan?
Lord Brahma reaches to see Kumbhakarna and even he becomes afraid on seeing Kumbhakarna. Lord Brahma then curses Kumbhakarna as “You will be sleeping like dead from onwards.” Ravana convinces Lord Brahma to give him some time for his sleeping and waking.
What happens to Kumbhakarna after his birth?
In summary what happens is: Kumbhakarna soon after his birth begins to eat thousands of living creatures. Lord Indra was reported about this matter and he goes to punish Kumbhakarna.
Who killed Ravana and Kumbhakarna?
Hiranyaksha (Vijaya), who had hidden the earth under the sea, got eliminated by the Varaha Avatar of Lord Vishnu, while Hiranyakashipu’s tyranny was ended by Narasimha. Ravana and Kumbhakarna got killed by Shri Rama for practising Adharma, while Kansa and Shishupala got punished by Shri Krishna.
What was the story behind Kumbhakarna’s erratic behaviour?
We all know that Kumbhakarna remained asleep for a major part of the year and ate for the remaining part of the year — however, do you know what was the story behind such erratic behaviour? It is said that Lord Indra, the God of Heaven (svarga), was jealous of him due to the former’s strength and hence devised a plan to bring him down.