Killing of Tataka, not a Violation of dharma 1.24.24-31; 1.25.15-22
Viswamitra tells Rama that even though it may appear a sin, it is well within dharma as he would do it for the welfare of cows, brahmins and all classes of people. In addressing Rama as the greatest among men it is implied that there is no sin in killing a woman as it ought to be done for the wellbeing of all enjoined upon a king. Whether one is wicked or not, the protector of the people has to do his duty. The duty of protection is important. This is dharma. It means the action is as per dharma. ‘Kill this woman who is opposed to dharma’. As Parasurama killed his mother at the command of his father, which does not entail any sin, when Viswamitra as a teacher who taught the science of arms commanded the act of killing, Tataka, it is not a violation of dharma. Rama exhibits his ability to strike the target even by the track of sound.
Killing of Tataka, not a Violation of dharma 1.24.24-31; 1.25.15-22
Viswamitra tells Rama that even though it may appear a sin, it is well within dharma as he would do it for the welfare of cows, brahmins and all classes of people. In addressing Rama as the greatest among men it is implied that there is no sin in killing a woman as it ought to be done for the wellbeing of all enjoined upon a king. Whether one is wicked or not, the protector of the people has to do his duty. The duty of protection is important. This is dharma. It means the action is as per dharma. ‘Kill this woman who is opposed to dharma’. As Parasurama killed his mother at the command of his father, which does not entail any sin, when Viswamitra as a teacher who taught the science of arms commanded the act of killing, Tataka, it is not a violation of dharma. Rama exhibits his ability to strike the target even by the track of sound.