After encouraging Sugriv to challenge Baali for a second time duly wearing a flower garland as a mark of identification between the two brothers, Sugriv challenged Baali for duel.
Baali came out only after pacifying Tara, his wife, who deterred Baali from going to fight a duel with Sugriv, as she doubted that Sugriv must had come with Ram.
A fierce battle ensued between Baali and Sugriv, In the battle, Baali proved his might making Sugriva run for cover.
At that instance, Ram hiding behind a tree injured Baali with his arrow.
