Shloka 1.26.26

ताटकावधः (The Slaying of Tāṭakā)

Devanagari script

तां हतां भीमसङ्काशां दृष्ट्वा सुरपतिस्तदा।।1.26.26।।साधु साध्विति काकुत्स्थं सुराश्च समपूजयन्।

Transliteration

tāṃ hatāṃ bhīmasaṅkāśāṃ dṛṣṭvā surapatis tadā | sādhu sādhv iti kākutsthaṃ surāś ca samapūjayan ||

Translation

Seeing that terrifying demoness slain, Indra, the lord of gods, and other celestials honored Rama, exclaiming "Well done! Well done!"

Context

Having seen the slain yakshini of terrible appearance, Indra and other celestials worshipped Rama, exclaiming "well done, well done ".

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Kākutstha)
• Indra (Surapati)
• surāḥ (celestial beings)
• yakṣī/demoness (Tāṭakā in context)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Right action gains moral confirmation: the gods’ praise signifies that Rāma’s violence was not adharma but a justified act of protection.

What is the narrative situation?

After the demoness is slain, Indra and the gods publicly commend and honor Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Legitimate heroism—acting in a way that aligns personal prowess with cosmic order.