Visvamitra continued with his story and said that Indra deprived of his virility had bewailed his lot in the presence of the gods led by Agni telling them " Creating hindrances to Gautama's austerities at the behest of the celestials I accomplished their objective but incurred the wrath of that great sage. You are all duty bound to help me recover my manhood".At his request, the devatas accompanied by the Maruths had approached the pitrudevatas, whohad them restored.

Visvamitra invited Rama to enter the hermitage and liberate Ahalya . There they beheld her, whose radiance had enhanced to such brilliance, that no devata or asura could not only behold it but could not even approach it! She shimmered and dazzled like the reflection of the sun in rippling waters!Ahalya beholding Rama was rid of her bane, rising out of the ashes and her curse she paid him reverential homage while Rama and Lakshmana too touched her feet. Remembering Gautama's words, Ahalya offered Rama unconditional hospitality!

Ahalya purified by the power of her penance became the faithful consort of Gautama once again and the venerable couple honored Rama with great joy. Ahalya and Gautama returned to their life of austerities as earlier while Rama, Lakshmana and their preceptor Visvamitra proceeded to Mithila after their sojourn at the hermitage.