Oh ! Saumitri fetch firewood. I shall generate fire by rubbing them and cremate the king of the birds who has laid down his life for my sake. [3-68-27]
Oh ! scion of the Raghus, I will place the body of the lord of the world of birds, killed by the fierce demon, on the funeral pyre and cremate him with honour. [3-68-28]
या गतिर्यज्ञशीलानामाहिताग्नेश्च या गतिः | अपरावर्तिनां या च या च भूमिप्रदायिनाम् || ३-६८-२९
The state of those who perform sacrifices, who kindle and maintain sacrificial fires, who beat no retreat from the battlefield and who offer land in charity,..... - [3-68-29]
- Oh ! mighty lord of the birds, by my grace you will attain that state. Purified by my offering of fire, you may depart for the best of the worlds.' [3-68-30]