Shloka 1.25.4
ताटकावृत्तान्तः — The Account of Tāṭakā and the Royal Duty to Protect
पूर्वमासीन्महायक्षस्सुकेतुर्नाम वीर्यवान्।अनपत्यश्शुभाचारस्स च तेपे महत्तप:।।।।
devāsuragaṇān vāpi sagandharvoragān api | yair amitrān prasahyājau vaśīkṛtya jayiṣyasi || tāni divyāni bhadraṃ te dadāmy astrāṇi sarvaśaḥ ||
By these you shall overcome your foes in battle, subduing them by force—even if they be hosts of Devas or Asuras, and also Gandharvas and Nāgas. Those celestial weapons—may it be well with you—I now bestow upon you in full.
"In the past there was a powerful and great yaksha by name Suketu. He had no children. So he performed an intense penance following virtuous practices.
Power is granted to serve dharma: divine weapons are legitimate when used to restrain harm-doers and protect the righteous, not for pride or aggression.
Viśvāmitra promises and bestows celestial astras upon Rāma so he can defeat formidable beings and fulfill the protective mission.
Rāma’s preparedness for righteous action (dharma-yuddha readiness) under proper guidance, and Viśvāmitra’s responsible transmission of power.