Sugriva could no longer bear Rama's sorrow! He broke down and in a voice choked with grief he said, "I do not know where that sinner Ravana lives, nor do I know of his courage, competence or caste but I give you my word that I shall find her. Please do stop grieving Rama, it does not befit you. Courage and not cowardice is your nature. I am only a Vanara and I too have lost my wife but I neither weep nor despair. How can you with your intelligence and strength give up courage, the hallmark of the mighty? Neither calamities, separations, nor even the fear of death should shake the brave". Sugriva tried consoling Rama in many ways. He said that the strong took stock of the situation and dealt with it sensibly, refusing to fall prey to despair "only the ignorant get lost in their misery". He warned Rama, "do not give up the resolution that strength demands. I implore you to pull yourself back from the brink of despondency. A man who gives up without a fight sinks like an overloaded ship. Forgive my sermon Rama, I do not want to preach but my friendship goads me to give you courage". Wiping his tears Rama embraced Sugriva and told him to look for Sita. He also promised to kill Vali and crown him. Rama's words cheered Sugriva and his companions, who were now sure of their victory.