Kishkindha Kanda — Part 2 of 3. This chapter is an original prose retelling of the traditional Ramayana narrative; it is not a verse-by-verse translation.
The confrontation between Vali and Sugriva ends with Vali’s death at Rama’s arrow. Different traditions discuss the difficult ethical questions in this act. Sugriva regains Kishkindha, and Tara and Angada receive assurances of care and respect. Rama reminds his ally of the promised search once the rainy season has passed.
The episode invites readers to consider duty, compassion and the consequences of choices. Continue through the kand in order to follow the story from its beginning to its conclusion.