Hearing these words of wisdom with deep meaning and motivating one’s courage Rama folded his hands and spoke thus “ Hey Guru , when my father sent me; he in presence of Sage Vasishta had advised us “please obey the words of Sage Vishwamithra implicitly without any doubt That is my guiding principle. Further you born in the Kushika clan can there be any Sin attached to it any time?” Only Punyam(Good Deeds) and good for Humans only will be there in your words which will cause Immense Good for all Living beings , Brahmins and this Country, hence I have decided to do kill this Lady Thataka” Rama bent his bow and pulled the string and the reverberations went aloud in all 10 directions and echoed back. All the Living things in that Forest were scared.
Thataka who is Anger psersonified all the time got further infuriated by these reverberations. , not knowing what caused this came running towards the direction from which the sound emanated. Rama said to Lakshamana “ See her body & Face are so Cruel and huge Her Mayaa Strength is limitless, Those who do not have will courage will die instantly with Heart attack. To win over her is not easy. Even though she is wicked, beacause She is woman I do not have the heart to kill her. I will severe her ears, Nose, cut her hands and legs and disable her from Flying and remove her of all the Strength. And make her not to return. The troubles caused to these counties will be removed. Guru’s order also will be fulfilled. I will not get the Sin of having killed a Lady. It does not behove of a warrior to kill a lady.
In the meanwhile Thataka came roaring like Thunder towards Rama with anger. Braham RISHI Kaushika knows the great Strength Rama possess, still seeing her quick reaction, Sage said Hooom towards Thataka and thus He blessed Rama Lakshamana to be victorious. Thataka threw Sands and dust on them amazed Rama for a Long time. With her Maya Strength(Magic) showered Stones and granites from the sky. Rama got angry. With countless arrows he stopped the Stones and split them. The he severed the hands of Thataka who came running towards him. Roaring and tired, still she came towards them with her severed hands. Lakshamana severed her NOSE & Ears. Since she could take DISGUISE at mere thought She transformed herself in very many forms, disapperared, hynotised them with Magic, pouring stones and appeared every where roaring all the while. Stones started raining in all directions. Kaushika said “Rama the compassion you have shown to this sinner is enough, She is the most wicked,she spoils Yagams, you cannot win over the Raksahaas during Sandhya (Dawn,Noon,Dusk& Midnight) Due to Maya Her strength is growing, You have to kill her before Dusk” cautioned Sage KAUSHIK.She was showering Stones invicble to the eye, Rama shot his arrow in the direction of the sound and stopped her. Seeing her Maya (Illusion) strength being decapcitated she came running roaring like the Thunderbolt towards the 2 Princes. With one single Divine missile Rama pierced her Heart , she fell down and died. All Indra and Celestails said ‘Good Good” and celebratd Rama and Blessed Vishwamithra‘ may all the Blessings be showered upon you; for you brought Rama here andkilled Thataka who isthe enemy of Devas-Celestials. ,we are indebted to you and are extremely happy,
Please Bless Rama with Divya Astrhams (Advanced Missiles) unknown to most in all 3 worlds. Rama is the only worthy person to adorn those 1000 Missile dieties created by Krushasva and his sons.and those won over by your matchless penance. He is very pleased to serve you by accepting you as the best Guru.The valour of the Knowledge received is the most potent amongst all , are you not aware of the same? Are you not aware there is a huge task of Devas to be achieved through Rama, are you not aware? ” thus Devas spoke to Sage Kaushika and took leave of him.
It was Sandhya (Dusk). Being happy Sage Kaushika kissed the forehead of Rama “ Mere sighting of you, all their Sins will vanish and all the auspiciousness will be showered on them. Happiness will rejoice in them. We will stay here tonight and go to my place tomorrow. ”That night they stayed in that forest.Having been cleansed of the Sins now the place looked like the Chaithra Ratha Garden full of enchantment and Lush Greenery.
The Slaying of yaksha Damsel and celebrated by Devas;Rama reached the place along with Sage Vishwamithra . Morning the Sage woke them up. (Slokas 27)