अप्रमेयस्य having super human faculty beyond comprehension, तस्य मुने: that sage's, उत्तमम् excellent, वचनम् words, श्रुत्वा having heard, पुरुषशार्दूल: greatest among men, शुभाम् auspicious, गिरम् speech, प्रत्युवाच replied.

On hearing the excellent words of Viswamitra, a sage with unimaginable faculty. Rama, the tiger among men (Rama) replied in a, gentle voice: Rama, further enquires Viswamitra narrates the birth of Tataka, her marriage, curse, etc., and convinces Rama to slay her.