Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 26, Shloka 26
ताटकावधः
The Slaying of Tāṭakā
तां हतां भीमसङ्काशां दृष्ट्वा सुरपतिस्तदा।।1.26.26।।साधु साध्विति काकुत्स्थं सुराश्च समपूजयन्।
tāṃ hatāṃ bhīmasaṅkāśāṃ dṛṣṭvā surapatis tadā | sādhu sādhv iti kākutsthaṃ surāś ca samapūjayan ||
भयानक रूपाची ती मारली गेली हे पाहून, देवांचा स्वामी इंद्र व इतर देवांनी ‘साधु! साधु!’ म्हणत काकुत्स्थ रामाचा सन्मान केला।
Having seen the slain yakshini of terrible appearance, Indra and other celestials worshipped Rama, exclaiming "well done, well done ".
FAQs
Right action gains moral confirmation: the gods’ praise signifies that Rāma’s violence was not adharma but a justified act of protection.
After the demoness is slain, Indra and the gods publicly commend and honor Rāma.
Legitimate heroism—acting in a way that aligns personal prowess with cosmic order.