Hanuman's Restraint

Ravana's brother, Kumbhakarna, was as huge and powerful as a mountain.

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When he entered the battle, he caused panic in the ape army. When he roared, it sounded like a storm, and when he stomped his feet, it seemed to shatter the grounds. The apes picked up rocks and trees and hurled them at him, but they shattered on striking his strong body. He crushed the army of apes and bears, and they ran away in all directions. Some fell into the ocean, some climbed trees and some sought refuge in caves. Seeing this, the leader of the ape army, Sugriva, leapt up. He lifted a huge rock and rushed towards Kumbhakarna with great force. He said, 'O Rakshasa! You have struck down a number of brave apes. What will you achieve by fighting ordinary soldiers? Leave them and withstand this rock th