Image title: Children’s Illustrated Ramayana: Figure 33

Emboldened by the presence of Rama, Sugriva called Vali to a duel. Vali was enraged at his brother's impudence and came out at once to meet the challenge.

Rama and Lakshmana hid themselves behind a tree. It was arranged that while the fight was on, Rama would shoot down Vali with a well-directed arrow.

But Sugriva and Vali were so much alike that Rama could not distinguish the one from the other. He asked Sugriva to wear a garland of wild flowers so that he could make him out while in combat.

Rama shot down Vali.

Vali complained to Rama that it was an unworthy act. Rama explained why he had to kill Vali thus and Vali was satisfied.

Gallery information:

These illustrations are from the book called “Children's Illustrated Ramayana” which is an abridged retelling of the Ramayana authored by Vishnu B while the illustrations are by Vipin K. Das.

Note: You can read the full English translation of the Ramayana on this site.

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