A large pyre was made, the huge distorted body of Kabhanda was placed on it and the fire lit. As soon as the cremation ended there arose out of the ashes, the divinely handsome form of Kabandha, as radiant as a smokeless flame. He sat in his spectacular aerial chariot drawn by graceful swans which had materialized instantly. Celestial garments, ornaments and garlands adorned Kabhanda enhancing his glow which filled the four corners of the earth. "Listen Rama", said Kabandha, "I will tell you how you can recover Sita. There are six judiciously effective ways of combating misfortunes. A man going through a bad period bogged in misery must find solace in the company of another, who is in a similar situation. You will see that friend in Sugriva, a Vanara who lives in exile. He has been banished by his brother Vali, who is the son of Indra. Sugriva lives in the mountains of Rishyamuka on the banks of Pampa. His valor and brilliance will be of great help to you. There is no use crying over what has happened. Whatever is to happen will, none can either stop or overcome fate, which is inexorable and indomitable. Meet Sugriva, form an alliance with him in the presence of Agni and do not ever slight him assuming that he is but a Vanara. He is in fact the lord of the Vanaras. A grateful soul, he would never forget a gesture of kindness shown or help rendered and is worthy of your friendship. Able to take any form at will, Sugriva the son of Riksharaja will achieve what you want. Fearing Vali he lives in the Rishyamuka hills wandering on the sandy banks of the Pampa. Aware of the habitats of all the rakshasa tribes, he can dispatch fearless Vanaras to rescue Sita. He can reach the farthest corners of the earth much before the Sun can. Flying over hills and valleys, he can find Sita whether she is on the peaks of the mount Meru or hidden in the depths of the earth. He can kill her captors and bring her to you."
Summary
A large pyre was made, the huge distorted body of Kabhanda was placed on it and the fire lit. As soon as the cremation ended there arose out of the ashes, the divinely handsome form of Kabandha, as radiant as a smokeless flame. He sat in his spectacular aerial chariot drawn by graceful swans which had materialized instantly. Celestial garments, ornaments and garlands adorned Kabhanda enhancing his glow which filled the four corners of the earth. "Listen Rama", said Kabandha, "I will tell you how you can recover Sita. There are six judiciously effective ways of combating misfortunes. A man going through a bad period bogged in misery must find solace in the company of another, who is in a similar situation. You will see that friend in Sugriva, a Vanara who lives in exile. He has been banished by his brother Vali, who is the son of Indra. Sugriva lives in the mountains of Rishyamuka on the banks of Pampa. His valor and brilliance will be of great help to you. There is no use crying over what has happened. Whatever is to happen will, none can either stop or overcome fate, which is inexorable and indomitable. Meet Sugriva, form an alliance with him in the presence of Agni and do not ever slight him assuming that he is but a Vanara. He is in fact the lord of the Vanaras. A grateful soul, he would never forget a gesture of kindness shown or help rendered and is worthy of your friendship. Able to take any form at will, Sugriva the son of Riksharaja will achieve what you want. Fearing Vali he lives in the Rishyamuka hills wandering on the sandy banks of the Pampa. Aware of the habitats of all the rakshasa tribes, he can dispatch fearless Vanaras to rescue Sita. He can reach the farthest corners of the earth much before the Sun can. Flying over hills and valleys, he can find Sita whether she is on the peaks of the mount Meru or hidden in the depths of the earth. He can kill her captors and bring her to you."