They were inimical to each other and intent on finding their mutual dark sides. And Vāli, gifted with strength and prowess, fared better in the conflict, and that highly powerful son of Sun-Sugrīva, was worsted.
परस्परममित्रघ्नौ छिद्रान्वेषणतत्परौ। ततोऽवर्धत वाली तु बलवीर्यसमन्वितः॥ सूर्यपुत्रो महावीर्यः सुग्रीवः परिहीयतः।