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Is it right on the part of Rama to kill Tataka, a woman?

 

Rama embodies Dharma. Along with Lakshmana, He went to the forest led

by Visvamitra only to destroy the demons. Defiling yajnas and yagas

and killing great sages, these demons turned hermitages into

cremation grounds. In fact, the very purpose of Visvamitra's request

to Dasaratha, viz., sending Rama and Lakshmana to the forest, was the

destruction of the demons. The sage, if he so desired, could have

himself put an end to the demons. But, as he was under the vow of

yajna, he was prohibited from resorting to violence. Moreover, the

mission of the incarnation of Rama awaited fulfilment. Everything has

to proceed according to the Master Plan. The actions of the demons

were extremely cruel. In order to wipe out this pitch of cruelty and

to protect dharma, the demons had to be destroyed. Tataka may be a

woman. But, her actions were demonic, weren't they? Therefore,

killing Tataka was just, and fully in consonance with righteousness.

 

In this matter, whether the agents of wickedness are men or women is

immaterial. What is crucial is the usefulness of their deeds. Because

of his unrighteous conduct, Vali the king of the monkeys, though a

male was not spared, was he! Tara did advise Vali: " Lord! Sugriva was

only a few days ago mortally wounded and fled. How come he is now

brave enough to challenge you? He has the support of Rama, don't you

know? Rama is, indeed, no ordinary man. Though you are very valiant,

Rama is bent on assisting Sugriva and killing you, because of your

unrighteous deeds. Seek refuge at Rama's feet! " Vali paid no heed to

her words, and fell a prey to Rama's arrow. Thus, the primary

criterion is restoration of Dharma. Gender is irrelevant.