Indian Epics

Ramayana  Valmiki In an attempt to defeat a creature who appeared as their enemy, Vali followed it into a hole within the earth. It was darkness down there and Vali searched under every rock and crevice for the creature. A week passed by and Vali began to grow worried that Sugriva might believe he was killed in battle and give up waiting on his brother's return. Vali disregarded those thoughts by having faith that his brother would wait for him, for he knew that Vali was strong and could defeat the enemy. Months passed by and finally Vali spotted the creature. He had to be clever with his attack so that he could not hide from him again. He planned it carefully and finally he attacked. The creature was stronger than he imagined and at times Vali grew weary in the fight. When he begin to become tired he would always remember that Sugriva was awaiting his return and it made him continue the fight. Finally, the creature was defeated and Vali was eager to return. The image ...

Ramayana Romesh Dutt 1.Sugriva's brother believes that he filled the hole to keep him captive since he struggled so much to get out. Sugriva actually filled the hole because he thought his brother had been killed when he went in to defeat the enemy. The picture shows Vali and Sugriva.  2. Rama convinces Sugriva to challenge his brother after hearing his story. Once they approach, Vali knows he is there and is then told that he was defeated once and fled but this time he must have come back with someone for another battle. 3. Vali's wife was trying to keep from fighting with his brother because Rama was with him and that is someone to fear. Vali did not listen and told his wife to step aside because he did not back down from a fight.