Questioned by Sri Rama, Vishvamitra tells him more about the birth of Taataka, of her marriage with Sunda, as well as about the birth of Maareecha as a result of their union, and how the latter was subjected to an execration by sage Agastya, and finally urges Sri Rama to despatch the ogress.
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Balakanda Sarga 26 (Book 1, Canto 26)

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