Sri Rama slaying Vali during the second duel with Sugreeva

Kishkindha: Sri Rama slaying Vali during the second duel with Sugreeva:

(Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 14 to 25)

► गर्वितवालिसंहारक राम् (Garvita-Vaali-Samharaka Raam): Who slayed the proud Bali, the king of vanaras.

• Meditation: I meditate on Sri Rama slaying Vali during the second duel with Sugreeva in Kishkindha.

• Sri Rama slaying Vali during the second duel with Sugreeva: Sri Rama assured Sugreeva about his promise and Sugreeva again challenged Vali for a duel. Tara informed Vali about Sri Rama and advised him to befriend Sugreeva. Vali ignored her advice and rushed out to fight with Sugreeva. During the fight Vali overpowered Sugreeva and Sugreeva helplessly searched for Sri Rama. Sri Rama stretched his bow and brought down Vali with a single arrow. Vali accused Sri Rama for killing him from a hiding without directly challenging him in a combat. Sri Rama answered Vali giving the reasons for his act of killing for upholding Dharma. Sri Rama pointed out the sin of Vali of misbehaving with Sugreeva's wife Ruma who should have been treated as a daughter-in-law. Sri Rama said that it is very difficult to understand the subtle nuances of Dharma followed by a righteous person. Hearing the words of Sri Rama, Vali realised his sins and became repentant. He asked for forgiveness from Sri Rama and requested him to give refuge to his son Angada and wife Tara. Sri Rama assured him and told him to be free of remorse, because the punishment has brought an end to his sins. Tara came there and wailed, followed by Angada and other wives of Vali. Tara decided to self-immolate herself. Hanuman tried to console her saying Anagada will be anointed as the king, but Tara preferred self-immolation along with her husband. Vali gave his pendant to Sugreeva and told him to take care of Angada and fulfil the mission of Sri Rama. Vali also told Sugreeva to listen to the advice of Tara who is of clear judgement. Vali passed away. Tara lamented again. Sugreeva became repentant for the sin of killing his own brother and decided to enter the fire. Tara requested Sri Rama to kill her with the same arrow so that she can reach the higher abode with her husband. Sri Rama consoled Tara, then ordered Sugreeva to perform the funeral ceremony of Vali befitting a king. Sugreeva took control of the situation and arranged for the funeral ceremony.

- Sri Rama slaying Vali during the second duel with Sugreeva

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