सर्गः १८
In which Rāma defends Vālin's execution for taking Rumā under Bharata's rule and hunter custom, while Vālin repents and entrusts Aṅgada and Tārā.
Rāma charges Vālin ignorant of dharma custom and counsel — Rāma claims Bharata rules Ikṣvāku earth justly — Rāma condemns Vālin lusting after Rumā as death-worthy — Rāma cites alliance vow and Bharata command — Rāma invokes Māndhātā precedent and hunter blamelessness — Rāma warns kings walk as gods inviolable — Vālin admits inferiority and begs forgiveness — Vālin entrusts Aṅgada and Tārā to Rāma care — Rāma consoles cleansed Vālin and wins apology