Rama demands immediate action from Sugriva to rescue Sita, whom he declares dearer than his life. To distinguish Sugriva from Vali during combat, Rama instructs Lakshmana to place a Gajapushpi creeper on Sugriva. Rama kills Vali with a hidden arrow while Vali fights Sugriva. Vali condemns this as unjust, but Rama defends the act, citing Vali’s sin of cohabiting with his brother’s wife and his duty to uphold dharma. Rama asserts that punishing such violations is necessary for moral order, prioritizing his pledge to Sugriva over personal loyalty to Vali. Vali dies, and Tara mourns, rejecting Hanuman’s advice to rule. Vali commands Sugriva to take the throne and care for Angada. Sugriva feels remorse, rejecting the kingdom. Tara asks Rama to kill her to reunite with Vali, arguing this fulfills dharma. The monkeys and Tara mourn Vali’s loss, describing Kishkinda’s desolation. Rama urges acceptance of fate and directs funeral rites for Vali. He installs Sugriva as king and Angada as heir, then retreats to a cave with Lakshmana. While nature blooms, Rama grieves Sita’s absence. Hanoman warns Sugriva against neglecting duty, prompting him to mobilize the army within fifteen nights. Rama, tormented by passion, resolves to suppress sorrow and act, acknowledging that timely action is essential to fulfill his promise and ensure Sita’s safety.