O mighty-armed Rāma, son of the foremost king, stood before the great sage Viśvāmitra, who with a heart full of affection and purpose bestowed upon him the jewel among swords, the beloved Gandharva missile known as Mohana. With reverence, Viśvāmitra continued, granting Rāma the Prasvāpana missile that induces sleep, the Praśamana which pacifies, and a gentle missile as well. He gave the Varṣaṇa, which brings rain, the Śoṣaṇa that dries, and the Saṃtāpana and Vilāpana, which cause heat and lamentation. The sage did not stop there. He gave Rāma the irresistible Mādana missile, dear to Kandarpa, and the cherished Gandharva missile called Mānava. He bestowed the beloved Piśāca missile, also named Mohana, and then the Tāmasa missile, mighty Saumana, the irresistible Saṃvarta, and the powerful Mausala. With each gift, Viśvāmitra addressed Rāma as a tiger among men, recognizing his worthiness. Further, the sage gave the Satyam missile, the supreme Māyāmaya, and the Sauram called Tejaḥprabha, which draws away the power of others. He then granted the Soma missile, known as Śiśira for its cooling nature, the dreadful Tvaṣṭra missile, the fierce Bhaga missile, the Śīteṣu, and the Mānava. Each weapon was of great power, able to assume any form at will, and of utmost excellence. Having purified himself and facing the east, Viśvāmitra joyfully imparted to Rāma the supreme collection of mantras. He revealed to Rāghava those weapons whose complete acquisition is difficult even for the gods themselves. As the wise sage chanted the sacred formulas, all those splendid weapons appeared before Rāghava, drawn by the power of Viśvāmitra’s words. With joy and reverence, the weapons approached Rāma, joining their hands and speaking: “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 these mighty beings pledge their service, Rāma became serene in spirit, his mind tranquil and assured. With his heart full of delight and his energy radiant, Rāma saluted the great sage Viśvāmitra and prepared to depart, his spirit uplifted by the gifts he had received. As the journey continued, the next chapter unfolded. Having received the weapons, pure and joyful, the descendant of Kakutstha spoke to Viśvāmitra as they walked: “O revered one, I have obtained these weapons and am now unconquerable, even by the gods. But, O foremost of sages, I wish to learn the means to withdraw them.” Hearing Rāma’s humble request, the great and steadfast Viśvāmitra, pure and disciplined, imparted the means of withdrawal. He taught Rāma the secrets of Satyavanta, Satyakīrti, Dhṛṣṭa, Rabhasa, and Pratihāratara, as well as the methods for facing and turning away. He revealed the knowledge of Lakṣya and Alakṣya, Dṛḍhanābha and Sunābhaka, Daśākṣa and Śatavaktra, Daśaśīrṣa and Śatodara, and the mysteries of Padmanābha, Mahānābha, Dundunābha, Sunābhaka, Jyotiṣa, Śakuna, Nairāsya, and Vimala. Viśvāmitra continued, teaching Yaugandhara and Vinidra, destroyers of demons, as well as Śucibāhu, Mahābāhu, Niṣkali, Viruca, Sārcirmālī, Dhṛtimālī, Vṛttimān, and Rucira. He imparted the knowledge of Pitrya and Saumanasa, both Vidhūtamakaras, Paravīra, Rati, and Dhanadhānya. He taught the secrets of Kāmarūpa, Kāmaruci, Mohamāvaraṇa, Jṛmbhaka, Sarvanābha, and Panthanavaruṇa. “O Rāma, accept from me the radiant, shape-shifting sons of Kṛśāśva; you are worthy, may it be auspicious for you,” said Viśvāmitra. Rāma replied with a joyful heart, “Certainly.” At once, the divine, radiant, embodied weapons appeared, bringing delight. Some glowed like embers, some resembled smoke, some shone like the moon and sun, and others 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 replied, “Go as you wish. In times of need, you will assist me with your minds.” Having taken leave of Rāma and circumambulated him, the weapons said, “So be it,” and departed as they had come. Recognizing them, Rāghava spoke to the great sage Viśvāmitra as they walked, his words gentle and sweet: “What is that cluster of trees, dark as rainclouds, shining near the mountain? My curiosity about it is truly great. It is beautiful to behold, teeming with deer and exceedingly charming, adorned by birds of many kinds whose delightful calls fill the air. We have emerged, O foremost of sages, from the dense forest that thrilled us; by this, I understand the pleasantness of this region. Tell me everything, O revered one: whose hermitage is this, where those wicked, sinful slayers of Brahmins came upon you? To obstruct your sacrifice, O great sage, those evil-minded ones came. What is that place where your sacrificial rites are performed?” As Rāma asked about the immeasurable one, the radiant Viśvāmitra began to explain. “Here, O Rāma of mighty arms, Viṣṇu, revered by the gods, spent many years and hundreds of ages.” Meanwhile, Rāma, Kashyapa, radiant as fire, together with Aditi, shone with energy, filling the place with their divine presence. Thus, the journey continued, with Rāma ever eager to learn the sacred stories and mysteries of the land, guided by the wisdom and grace of the great sage Viśvāmitra.