The stories in Ramayana are very accurate. The battles – are a perfect description of steps in meditation.
Under the guidance of a true guru – one can confirm.that they are the steps. However a minimum of 30-40 years are needed with constant guidance from a perfected Guru
The story of vali and his slaying? Defeat of Indrajit, defeat if kumbha karma, battle with Ahiravana and Mahiravana, and finally slaying of Ravana
Hanuman carrying the mountain is also part of the battle
Its important to know these things. The intellectualization of the stories have little advantage in calming the mind. Just feeds an over burdened sense of ego and excitement to the brain. We seek calmness
Bhavin