Kumbhakarna is a dominant rakshas and the younger brother of Ravana. Despite his enormous size and belly, he is summarised as an honourable character and a famous warrior in Hindu texts. He is said to have killed 8,000 monkeys during the direction of Lord Rama's expedition to free Sita. His parents' name were Sage Vishrava and the rakshas princess Kaikesi. His brother's name were rakshas Ravana and Vibhishana and his sister's name was Shurpanakha. His wives' name were Vajrajvala, Karkati, Tarimala and Aswani. While his brothers Ravana and Vibhishana chased their respected aspirations of the ability and morality, he enjoyed eating, resting, and spending time with his family. He had no particular starvation for subjugation or strength, which differentiated him from his elder brother Ravana. His childhood life was very harmonious, as,he was not focused on the ministerial and naval pursuits of rakshas Ravana. Rather, he liked his time in Lanka, pleasing with meals and rest, sustaining a harmony for a relaxing life though he was born into the family known for the monstrous clan. In the course of time, Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Vibhishana assumed various self-punishments to win approval from Lord Bramha. Every brother searched for heavenly grace to protect their capacity and toughness. Ravana sought to transform an inconspicuous form and possess the world, whereas Vibhishana pursued honesty and divine control. But Kumbhakarna wanted to ask for something that would increase his capacity and supremacy as provided by Ravana, though his aspirations were far less inspiring. His atonement was so enormous that it pleased Lord Brahma, who arrived before him to grant his wish. But Kumbhakarna's successful power terrified the gods, especially Lord Indra, the king of the sky. Terrifying that Kumbhakarna's strength would hurt Lord Indra, Lord Indra summoned Goddess Saraswati, the wife of Lord Brahma to stop Kumbhakarna from creating a ferocious wish. So Lord Brahma had cursed Kumbhakarna to go to sleep for six months at a time and can get up for a day after six months of nap during which he could please his stomach with food before sleeping. This malediction bound Kumbhakarna to a constant cycle of laziness. This punishment jumped Kumbhakarna to a constant cycle of dormancy divesting him to his capabilities. Though his huge firmness and loyalty, he could hardly help or hurt anyone, confined as he was in the sustained periods of slumber. The punishment became a particular tragedy and relief for the gods, as it balanced one of the strongest beings in existence. Though he was being punished he continued to be devoted to his brother Ravana and was close towards each other. When Ravana kidnapped Sita and locked her in Lanka, he tried to protest against it. But in the fight he continued to stand up for Ravana by sending blast waves of fear through the monkey army and his powerful force compressed the entire region. Lord Rama released his heavenly arrows cutting down into a heavy form . Though Kumbhakarna had lost his leg he continued to fight to save his brother Ravana but Lord Rama pierced his heart by using his arrow. His death surprised the battlefield, and the sky obscured as he had lost his life.
