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In the [[Hindu]] epic [[Ramayana]], '''Vali''' was |
In the [[Hindu]] epic [[Ramayana]], the [[vanara]] '''Vali''' was king of [[Kishkindha]], a son of [[Indra]] and the elder brother of [[Sugriva]]. He was killed by [[Rama]], an [[avatar]] of [[Vishnu]]. |
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[[Image:vali.jpg|thumb|250px|right| A depiction of [[Rama]] killing Vali during the fight with [[Sugriva]]. Note the arrow cuts throuh the seven trees ]] |
[[Image:vali.jpg|thumb|250px|right| A depiction of [[Rama]] killing Vali during the fight with [[Sugriva]]. Note the arrow cuts throuh the seven trees ]] |
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He was famous for the boon that he had received according to which anyone who came before him lost half his strength to Vali, thereby making Vali invulnerable to any enemy. Hence [[Rama]] slew him with an arrow in his back. At first, Rama was troubled by the performance of this dishonorable deed, but was later persuaded by Sugriva that it had been right. Vali had been known as a good and pious |
He was famous for the boon that he had received, according to which anyone who came before him lost half his/her strength to Vali, thereby making Vali invulnerable to any enemy. Hence [[Rama]] slew him with an arrow in his back. At first, Rama was troubled by the performance of this dishonorable deed, but was later persuaded by [[Sugriva]] that it had been right. |
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Vali had been known as a good and pious [[vanara]]-king, but had been too arrogant to listen to Sugriva after his brother had sealed the entrance to a cave in which Vali was fighting a demon. Thus, when Vali had emerged over the demon, he hadd found that the entrance to the cave was blocked (not a problem for his strength), and had then discovered Sugriva ruling in his place. Sugriva had thought that Vali was dead, and so had ruled in his stead, but though he tried to explain the situation to Vali, Vali would not listen, and had him driven out of the kingdom. |
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Vali is known for his leaping abilities. |
Vali is known for his leaping abilities. |
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Revision as of 18:31, 19 May 2006
In the Hindu epic Ramayana, the vanara Vali was king of Kishkindha, a son of Indra and the elder brother of Sugriva. He was killed by Rama, an avatar of Vishnu.
He was famous for the boon that he had received, according to which anyone who came before him lost half his/her strength to Vali, thereby making Vali invulnerable to any enemy. Hence Rama slew him with an arrow in his back. At first, Rama was troubled by the performance of this dishonorable deed, but was later persuaded by Sugriva that it had been right.
Vali had been known as a good and pious vanara-king, but had been too arrogant to listen to Sugriva after his brother had sealed the entrance to a cave in which Vali was fighting a demon. Thus, when Vali had emerged over the demon, he hadd found that the entrance to the cave was blocked (not a problem for his strength), and had then discovered Sugriva ruling in his place. Sugriva had thought that Vali was dead, and so had ruled in his stead, but though he tried to explain the situation to Vali, Vali would not listen, and had him driven out of the kingdom.
Vali is known for his leaping abilities.
Reference
- Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0500510881) by Anna Dhallapiccola
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