Ramayana_VOLUME V with index

Ajamukhi and Kabanda
forced to assume this ugly form due to the curse of sages. I was
told that whoever burnt me to ashes was verily God himself. O
Rama! Your Sita is in Lanka. She is a lady of great chastity.
Whoever dares touch her will be burnt to ashes. Very soon you
will see Sita in Lanka and will go back to Ayodhya. My words
never fail. You may seek the help of Sugriva. May you enjoy
comfort and solace soon,” After saying these words, he vanished.
(SSB 2002 p.100-101)
He opposed their advance and shook the forest with his unearthly
guffaw. He attempted to snatch Rama and Lakshmana 106 , but
Rama slew him ere he could succeed. By killing him, Rama
saved the forest-dwellers from a dreaded foe.
On the point of death Kabanda realised who his enemy was. He
recognised Rama. He said, “Master! You have this day liberated
me from the shackles of a curse that had reduced me to this
ludicrous and cruel role. My sins have been exonerated by the
vision I have of you.” While falling at the feet of Rama, Kabanda
said, “Your mission will succeed, without delay or obstacles.
You will certainly triumph over the forces of wickedness.”
(RKRV Part II p.69-70)
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See chapter, Lakshmana - Encounter with Kabhanda
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