When Sugriva saw how devastated Tara was he could not contain his sorrow and he confessed to Rama. "I killed Vali because my anger demanded it then but now my conscience condemns that act and my guilt burns me like a fire. I do not even want to rule Kishkinda, which is filled with so much grief. How can I crown myself even as Tara agonizes, Angada sorrows, the Vanaras wail and Vali lies dead? There is no sinner greater than him who has killed a brother! Vali generous and noble had once spared my life, when he could have easily slain me. Swayed by my selfishness and greed I am not only guilty of slaughter but, even unfit to be king! Sugriva sought Rama's permission to immolate himself assuring him that his death would in no way stop the Vanaras from searching for Sita. As Rama stood still and bewildered at the turn of events, he perceived Tara looking at him. Walking towards her and beholding her torment, his eyes too filled with tears. The beautiful queen of Kishkinda looked at Rama and said, "Rama, famed for your nobility, forbearance and compassion you are divine and the most virtuous among men! Would you also please slay me with the same arrow that you shot at Vali. The sin of killing a woman will not touch you, as I am merely the soul of Vali. Just as you missed Sita in the most enchanting Rishyamuka, so too will Vali miss me in heaven. Pining for me he will spurn the very Apsaras! By sending me to Vali, you will be absolved of the sin of slaying him". Rama tried to impress upon Tara that in the world, every one was given their share of sorrow and joy and that every thing happened as destined. "None in the three worlds can go against or beyond that destiny Tara! It does not befit you, the wife of a valiant hero to grieve like this. Let Angada be the heir-apparent to the throne of Kishkinda".