सर्गः १७
In which fallen Vālin, bright in Indra's necklace, reproaches hidden Rāma for shameful ambush and claims he would have delivered Rāvaṇa-bound Sītā.
Vālin crashes like felled tree and Indra banner — Indra necklace preserves fallen Vālin splendor — Rāma arrow grants heaven to stricken Vālin — Rāma with Lakṣmaṇa nears lion-chested Vālin — Vālin denounces back-shooting as unrighteous cruelty — Vālin pleads forest ape never harms Rāma realm — Vālin claims face-fight would yield Yama and offers Rāvaṇa capture — Vālin offers retrieving Sītā from sea or netherworld — Vālin demands fit reply then falls silent