Spurning the advice of Tara and reproaching her, Vali goes forth to meet Sugriva and there ensues a fierce encounter between the two brothers. When, however, Sugriva is found losing ground, Vali is struck with an arrow by Sri Rama and he falls to the ground.Recitation; 00:00 - 06:38Translation:06:42 - 16:43

Kishkindha Kanda Sarga 17, "Valikrutha Rama Ninda", Book 4 Canto 17

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The Ramayana recitation by Sriram-ghanapaathi HariSitaramamurti-ghanapathi is taken from archive.org. The reading is from the English version of Srimad Valmiki Ramayan translation by Gita Press, Gorakhpur, India.