As the sun cast its gentle rays upon the forest, the great sage Viśvāmitra stood before Rāma, his heart filled with affection and purpose. With a voice steeped in wisdom, he said, “O fortunate one, I bestow upon you all these divine weapons. Receive the mighty Daṇḍa-cakra, O Rāghava.” Thus began an extraordinary moment, as Viśvāmitra, the venerable sage, gifted Rāma a vast array of celestial arms. He presented the Wheel of Righteousness, the Wheel of Time, the fierce Discus of Vishnu, and Indra’s own discus. To these, he added the thunderbolt missile, the excellent trident of Shiva, the Brahmaśiras weapon, and the missile of Īśa. “I give you, mighty-armed one, the supreme Brahma missile,” he continued, “and two auspicious maces named Modakī and Śikharī.” The sage’s generosity flowed unabated. “O tiger among men, O prince, I bestow upon you the blazing noose of Dharma and likewise the noose of Time.” He gave Rāma the Varuna noose and the supreme Varuna missile, along with two thunderbolts—one dry and one wet. Further, he entrusted Rāma with the Pinaka missile, the Narayana missile, and the beloved Agneya missile known as Śikhara. “O sinless one,” Viśvāmitra said, “I give you first the Vāyavya missile, the Hayashira missile, and the Krauncha missile.” To these, he added two spears, the dreadful Kankāla, a mace, a skull, and the Kiṅkiṇī. “All these,” he declared, “are for the destruction of the Rākṣasas—the great Vidyādhara missile and the one called Nandana.” The sage’s gifts included the jewel among swords, the Gandharva missile named Mohana, and the Prasvāpana (sleep-inducing), Praśamana (pacifying), and gentle missiles. He gave Rāma the Varṣaṇa (causing rain), Śoṣaṇa (drying), Saṃtāpana, and Vilāpana (causing heat and lamentation). The irresistible Mādana missile, beloved of Kandarpa, and the Gandharva missile called Mānava were his next offerings. Viśvāmitra continued, “Receive the beloved Piśāca missile, called Mohana; the Tāmasa missile; the mighty Saumana; the irresistible Saṃvarta; and the Mausala.” He gave the Satyam missile, the supreme Māyāmaya, and the Sauram called Tejaḥprabha, which draws away the power of others. The Soma missile, called Śiśira (cooling), the dreadful Tvaṣṭra missile, the fierce Bhaga missile, the Śīteṣu, and the Mānava were also bestowed. “O Rāma, mighty-armed one,” the sage said, “take these, which assume any form at will, of great power and utmost excellence, O prince, at once.” Purifying himself and facing east, the sage joyfully gave Rāma the supreme collection of mantras, revealing those weapons whose complete acquisition is difficult even for the gods. As Viśvāmitra recited his sacred chants, all the splendid weapons approached Rāghava, radiant and awe-inspiring. With joy, they spoke to Rāma, their hands joined in reverence: “O Rāghava, we are your devoted servants, most noble one. Whatever you desire, may it be auspicious for you. We shall accomplish it all.” Hearing their words, Rāma, addressed by these mighty beings, became serene and composed in spirit. With his heart full of delight and his energy radiant, Rāma saluted the great sage Viśvāmitra and began to depart, the divine weapons now his to command. As they walked together, Rāma, pure and with a joyful countenance, spoke to Viśvāmitra: “O revered one, I have obtained the weapons and am now unconquerable even by the gods. But, O foremost of sages, I wish to learn the means to withdraw them.” Viśvāmitra, steadfast and pure, replied by imparting the methods for withdrawal. He taught Rāma Satyavanta, Satyakīrti, Dhṛṣṭa, Rabhasa, Pratihāratara, and the ways to confront and turn away the weapons. He instructed him in Lakṣya and Alakṣya, Dṛḍhanābha and Sunābhaka, Daśākṣa and Śatavaktra, Daśaśīrṣa and Śatodara. The sage revealed Padmanābha, Mahānābha, Dundunābha, Sunābhaka, Jyotiṣa, Śakuna, and Nairāsya and Vimala. He taught Yaugandhara and Vinidra, destroyers of demons, as well as Śucibāhu, Mahābāhu, Niṣkali, Viruca, Sārcirmālī, Dhṛtimālī, Vṛttimān, and Rucira. Pitrya and Saumanasa, both Vidhūtamakaras, Paravīra, Rati, and Dhanadhānya were imparted to Rāma. He revealed Kāmarūpa, Kāmaruci, Mohamāvaraṇa, Jṛmbhaka, Sarvanābha, and Panthanavaruṇa. “O Rāma,” Viśvāmitra said, “accept the radiant, shape-shifting sons of Kṛśāśva from me; you are worthy, may it be auspicious for you.” Rāma replied, “Certainly,” his heart inwardly joyful. At this, the divine, radiant, embodied weapons appeared before him, bringing delight. Some shone like glowing embers, others resembled smoke, some were as luminous as the moon and sun, and some stood with hands joined in reverence. With sweet words, they addressed Rāma: “Here we are, O tiger among men; command us, what shall we do for you?” Rāma spoke gently, “Go as you wish, O descendants of Raghu. In times of need, you will assist me with your minds.” Having taken leave of Rāma and circumambulated him in reverence, the divine weapons said, “So be it,” and departed as they had come. Thus, with the blessings of Viśvāmitra and the allegiance of the celestial weapons, Rāma, the scion of the Raghu dynasty, stood ready—radiant, serene, and unconquerable.