गङ्गा–सरयू-सङ्गमः, मलद–करूश-देशकथा, ताटकावनप्रवेशोपदेशः
The Confluence of Gaṅgā and Sarayū; the Tale of Malada–Karūśa; Counsel on Tātakā’s Forest
स्वबाहुबलमाश्रित्य जहीमां दुष्टचारिणीम्।
मन्नियोगादिमं देशं कुरु निष्कण्टकं पुनः।।1.24.30।।
sva-bāhu-balam āśritya jahīmāṃ duṣṭacāriṇīm |
man-niyogād imaṃ deśaṃ kuru niṣkaṇṭakaṃ punaḥ ||1.24.30||
「自身の腕の力を頼りに、この悪人を討ち果たせ。私の命により、この地を再び茨のない、安全で妨げのない場所にせよ。」
Kṣatriya-dharma: using rightful strength to remove a persistent threat and restore safety for the community.
Viśvāmitra explicitly commands Rāma to eliminate Tāṭakā so the region becomes secure again.
Courage in service of justice—strength is framed as a tool for protection, not aggression.