Published 12:00 IST, April 14th 2020
Kumbhakaran's 'eat-sleep-repeat' spirit inspires India amid COVID lockdown
Kumbhakaran has become an inspiration for Indians overnight, especially during the lockdown as his behavior defines how one can spend time indoors in lockdown
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The return of the 1980s epic Ramayan has already got millions across the country hooked on to the television series as India remains indoors amid the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The show, which made a comeback due to public demand, has become the talk of the town as families unite once again to view the programme, riding on the track of nostalgia. Across India, the characters of Ram, Laxman, Hanuman have grabbed the eyeballs and the latest character to create an impact on the minds of the people was Kumbhakaran.
India wants Kumbhakaran's spirit
Kumbhakaran, the brother of demon king Raavan, has become an inspiration for Indians overnight, especially during the lockdown as his behaviour defines how one could spend time indoors. Kumbhakaran's trademark pattern of behaviour - sleep, eat and repeat has become the motto for viewers as they remain indoors in order to stay protected from the COVID-=19 pandemic. Netizens flooded Twitter with their opinion on how Kumbhakaran was an 'ideal inspiration' for Indians during this lockdown period, making Raavan's brother an instant hit on the internet.
Netizens want Kumbhakaran's spirit in lockdown
Kumbhakaran was safe till the time he was in self isolation.#Kumbhkaran
— TEJA ❎ (@Mark_Idhar_haii) April 13, 2020
But Respect For #kumbhakaran 🙂🙂#Kumbhkaran pic.twitter.com/AHcqj1YD8H
— Deepak Jain 🇮🇳 (@Dipsdj007) April 13, 2020
#kumbhakaran
— Pralhad Walkade (@PWalkade) April 13, 2020
Mantra for today's generation from kumbhakaran 'Eat sleep and Repeat'
😂🍉🍊🍍🥘🍤🍜🍲🥗🍕😴😴😴😴
We can learn from #Kumbhakaran how to observe #Lockdown - Eat, Sleep, Remain at Home.
— Commander Vikram W Karve (@w_karve) April 13, 2020
Kumbhakaran was woken up from his sleep - then he went out and violated #quarantine and was killed.
12:00 IST, April 14th 2020