Reading Notes: Ramayana Part C

The reading for this week was interesting! I was really engaged in the story between Vali and Sugreeva, I am possibly thinking about expanding on them some more within my own story I will create. I was annoyed when Vali went back to claim the kingdom he never lost, and also while doing that took in the wife of Sugreeva as his own. If Vali, listened and was not so rash the events would not have played out the same was they have. Due to the rashness of Vali, his brother Sugreeva has to suffer by not having a home or a wife.

Another interesting point I found during the text is the ignorance of Vali. His wife he took, Tara, tries to warn Vali of a possible plan led by Sugreeva and his allies. However, Vali thinking he knows everything tells her that she is gossiping and being foolish basically. He implies that he would kill her if she continues mentioning and thinks that he is more intelligent than her. It is interesting that someone's downfall is due to their pride and ignorance. I may focus more on that within my own story. 

                                                                 

This is a portrayal of what Vali looks like. Source: Wikimedia

Bibliography: R. K. Narayan, Ramayana