The Fatal Arrow: An analysis of the Vali Episode in the Ramayana of Valmiki

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Groundwork aspects. 2. The anterior events. 3. The first fight. 4. The interregnum. 5. The second fight. 6. The later events. Appendices. Picture credits. References.

An analysis of the Vali episode in the Ramayana of Valmiki, based mainly on the critical edition. This book has attempted to find out why the subject is a never ending controversy and answer many arguments made by commentators in relation to the right or wrong of Rama's action in this case.