Kumbhakarna woken from sleep from "summary" of Ramayana by Valmiki
Kumbhakarna, a giant demon, was woken from his long sleep by his brother Ravana who needed his help in a war against Rama. After being woken, the giant agreed to join the battle and was a formidable opponent before getting killed in the end.- Kumbhakarna, the brother of Ravana, was a giant character from ancient mythology. He had the ability to sleep for months on end and was known to take very long naps. His slumber was only interrupted when he was eventually woken up by his sister Suparnakha who threatened to bear him if he did not wake up soon.
- It is said that centuries ago Kumbhakarna was so exhausted and tired after continuous battles in an ongoing war that he immediately dozed off into a deep sleep. Little did he know that it would be centuries before he woke up from his long awaited slumber.
- The legendary character of Kumbhakarna is admired by many because of his unshakable strength and bravery as well as his willingness to keep pushing forward no matter the obstacles or hardships. This inspiring figure has been celebrated across parts of India for centuries now making him one of the most iconic mythological figures.
