While returning he thought Mārīca aside Lakş mana said before that this was Mārica's illusion! His words have been verified now. Truly have I killed Mārīca.
मारीचस्य तु मायैषा पूर्वोक्तं लक्ष्मणेन तु। तत् तथा ह्यभवच्चाद्य मारीचोऽयं मया हतः॥