Before going to the battlefield Rama and Sugreeva chalked out a plan. It was decided that Rama would shoot Bali while Sugreeva was engaged in a fight with him. As Sugreeva approached Bali for the fight, Rama hid behind a tree. However, just as the tussle began and Rama aimed his arrow, he saw two identical monkeys. Unable to differentiate between Bali and Sugreeva, Rama held back his shot. Unfortunately, Sugreeva who was no match for Bali's strength, was badly beaten by him. He somehow managed to escape his brother's clutches and enter Rishyamookha where Bali could not enter. Sugreeva was upset with Rama as he thought Rama had not kept his word. Rama, begging forgiveness, explained his plight and they thought of another plan.