Ramayana_VOLUME V with index

Ramayana: A Divine Drama – Vol. V
Indra himself. Mother and son jointly caused tremendous havoc
and disaster. The jungle in which that vile ogress lives is at a
distance of a yojana (nine miles) and a half from here. She
reduced these two wealthy valleys Malada and Karosa into this
dreaded wilderness. Out of fear the cultivators of its fertile fields
fled in terror at her approach and so the jungle crept on and on.
The thickly populated cities and villages were deserted and
ruined, leaving no trace of human habitation. She could not be
captured or destroyed, for, she could escape from all attempts to
destroy her. No one has yet dared to put an end to her
depredations. I cannot think of anyone except you (yes, my
deepest intuition says so); no one except you can destroy this
monster possessing such overwhelming might. These two, the
vicious mother and son, lead and guide the demons to disrupt and
pollute the Yajnas and sacred rituals of the hermits.”
The words of Viswamitra moved the feelings of Rama. He could
not contain within himself the anger that surged up. With great
humility and reverence, he said, “Oh great among ascetics! I
have heard that the Yakshas are of poor might. (RKRV Part I p
101-103)
Thataki’s birth – marriage and Agasthya curse:
Rama said ‘Besides, this Thataki is a female; hers is the weaker
sex. How could she terrorise entire populations so Wherefrom
did she acquire all this power How could she reduce this region
to rack and ruin when it has been blessed by Brahma and the
Gods This is indeed astounding. It is something that is beyond
the bounds of belief.” Viswamitra said, “Rama! I shall explain.
Listen! There was, in the past, a Yaksha named Sukethu. He was
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