Shloka 3.72.26

कबन्धमोक्षः—सुग्रीवमैत्र्युपदेशः (Kabandha’s Release and Counsel to Befriend Sugriva)

Devanagari script

वानरांश्च महाकायान्प्रेषयिष्यति राघव।।3.72.25।।दिशो विचेतुं तां सीतां त्वद्वियोगेन शोचतीम्।स ज्ञास्यति वरारोहां निर्मलां रावणालये।।3.72.26।।

Transliteration

sa vidhūya citām āśu vidhūmo ’gnir ivotthitaḥ |

araje vāsasī bibhran mālāṃ divyāṃ mahābalaḥ ||

Translation

Shaking off the pyre at once, the mighty one rose up like smokeless fire, wearing spotless garments and a divine garland.

Context

Sugriva will find out the lady of purity and chastity brooding over you in separation in the abode of Ravana. He can send gigantic monkeys in different directions in order to search for her.

Characters & Entities

• Kabandha
• pyre (citā)
• fire (agni)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Right action can become a means of restoration: when a curse/impurity is removed, one’s true nature can re-emerge—an ethical motif of redemption through dharmic intervention.

What is the narrative situation?

Kabandha’s cursed form is ended; he manifests in a purified, radiant form immediately after the cremation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kabandha’s gratitude and truthfulness are implied, preparing him to give sincere guidance to Rama.