Kabandha is a headless giant with a mouth in his belly and immensely long arms. When Rama and Lakshmana cut off his arms and cremate him, he regains his true form and tells Rama to befriend Sugriva.
RoleRakshasa
Appears inRamayana
GroupRakshasas
KingdomOther kingdoms
First appearsAranya Kanda, Sarga 69
Sargas5 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Kabandha?
A headless cursed giant whom Rama freed in the forest.
What advice did Kabandha give Rama?
To seek the friendship of the vanara Sugriva.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kanda (sargas 3.69, 3.70, 3.71, 3.72, 3.73)
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