Shloka 4
कबन्धमोक्षः—सुग्रीवमैत्र्युपदेशः
Kabandha’s Release and Counsel to Befriend Sugriva
स विधूय चितामाशु विधूमोऽग्निरिवोत्थितः।अरजे वाससी बिभ्रन्मालां दिव्यां महाबलः।।।।
sa vidhūya citām āśu vidhūmo ’gnir ivotthitaḥ |
araje vāsasī bibhran mālāṃ divyāṃ mahābalaḥ ||
Setelah menggoncang dan menyingkirkan kayu pembakaran itu dengan segera, yang perkasa itu bangkit bagaikan api tanpa asap; mengenakan pakaian yang suci tanpa noda serta kalungan bunga ilahi.
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.
FAQs
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.
Kabandha’s cursed form is ended; he manifests in a purified, radiant form immediately after the cremation.
Kabandha’s gratitude and truthfulness are implied, preparing him to give sincere guidance to Rama.