The commanderinchief of the celestial army grew up and became possessed of great energy and power. In time Guha killed Taraka, with his irresistible dart.
स विवृद्धो महावीर्यो देवसेनापतिः प्रभुः। जघानामोघया शक्त्या दानवं तारकं गुहः॥