11. Rāma Throws Skeleton of Dundubhi [Sugrīva describes the prowess of Vali. He tells how he threw the body of Dundubhi whom he has killed to one yojana distance. He also tells Rāma about the curse of sage Mātanga on Vali. Rāma throws the skeleton of Dundubhi to ten yojanas distance just by his toe. Sugrīva wants him to pierce

12. First Fight of Sugrīva with Vali [Rāma shows his prowess by sending his arrow through all the seven Sāla trees, Convinced accompanied by Rāma Sugrīva goes to fight with Vali. Since both of them look alike Rāma is not able to kill Vali. Decorated by a forest flower Garland Sugrīva goes again to fight with Vali.] When Rāma heard

13. Rāma at Seven Sages Hermitage [On their way to Kiṣkindha they see a hermitage from which scented air was coming out. Sugrīva told Rāma that it was the hermitage of the seven sages and requests them to salute that hermitage.] The elder brother of Lakṣmaṇa went from Riṣyamūka along with Sugrīva to Kiṣkindha which was ruled by the valorous

14. Sugrīva at Kiṣkindha They all went speedily to Kiṣkindha the place ruled by Vali and in the deep forest they waited hiding behind the trees. 14.1 Sugrīva with a bread chest who loved forests thoughtfully examined all the forests and became angry. 14.2 Then he who was surrounded by his companions made horrible sound capable of breaking the sky

15. Tara Tries to Dissuade Vali [When Vali starts angrily to fight again with Sugrīva, Tara his queen, tells him that Sugrīva would not come to fight again without any help. She tells him that from spies Angada has heard that Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa have promised to help him. She tells him that they are formidable and not to go

16. Vali is Shot by Rāma [Vali justifies himself assuring that Rāma, the follower of Dharma would not hurt him. He promises Tara, that he would not kill Sugrīva. He goes out and fights with Sugrīva. Seeing that Sugrīva is weakening, Rāma shoots a great arrow at Vali. Vali is hit and falls down.] When Tara who was having a

17. Vali Accuses Rāma [When Rāma approaches Vali, he accuses him of going against Dharma by killing someone who was not fighting him. He further says that his meat cannot be eaten. He accuses Rāma of doing a dishonest and despicable act.] That Vali who was an expert in war struck down by Rāma, immediately fell down like a tree

18. Rāma Consoles Vali [Rāma tells Vali that as a representative of Bharata who rules the world, he is authorized to punish Vali who had a passionate relation with his brother's wife. He tells him, that it is usual to hunt animals hiding oneself. Vali understands the answer, requests Rāma to protect Angada his son. Rāma assures him about it.]

19. Tara Rushes to Vali's Place [When Tara sees the monkey warriors running away she tries to dissuade them. They advise her to go back to the city and crown Angada as their king. Without bothering about this advice, Tara rushes to the spot where Vali has fallen. Seeing her and Angada crying Sugrīva becomes sad.] Struck down by the