After listening to the manly command of ascetic Viswamitra, Rama, of the lineage of Raghu, the son of the foremost of men and firm in determination, replied with folded palms:..... - [1-26-1]
- "As I have to fulfill the command of my father and honour his words and the instruction of sage Kushi's son, my mentor, I shall execute it (kill Tataka) without hesitation. - [1-26-2]
- In Ayodhya in the presence of elders and spiritual masters (of Dasaratha's court), I have been ordered by my magnanimous father to act according to your instructions and his words cannot be disobeyed. - [1-26-3]
सोऽहं पितुर्वचः श्रुत्वा शासनाद्ब्रह्मवादिनः | करिष्यामि न संदेहस्ताटकावधमुत्तमम् || १-२६-४
- As per the words of my father and the command of Vishwamitra, who has the knowledge of the Brahman, I shall execute the welcome act of killing Tataka. - [1-26-4]
- For the welfare of cows and brahmins and also for the good of this country, I am ready to perform such acts as commanded by you of boundless energy". [1-26-5]