The Deities said The Asura named Taraka who has received boons from you, O powerful one, is assailing the celestials and the Rishis. Let his death be ordained by you.
भगवानुवाच असुरस्तारको नाम त्वया दत्तवरः प्रभो। सुरानृषीश्च क्लिश्नाति वधस्तस्य विधीयताम्॥