Let Taraka, that opponent of the deities and Rishis, be quickly destroyed.

Siddhartha directed his attention toward the largest point of light, Taraka.

They came in answer to Taraka's summons, adding their powers to his own.

Taraka accepted this as a fact, knowing what this acceptance meant.

You have the privilege of addressing Taraka of the Rakasha, Lord of Hellwell!

Taraka had, with a single gesture, turned all the flowers black.

Later, Taraka returned in the form of a great-taloned bird and reported to him:

That fierce battle is known after the name of (the Asura) Taraka.

For the purposes of d Taraka Yog or Pranava Yog.

This was as it should be, for Taraka recognized the Binder as a peer.

And they also informed him of the oppressions committed upon them by the Asura Taraka.

In time Guha slew Taraka, with his irresistible dart.

And these are not the days of old, Taraka.

Taraka leapt upon his back just as Indra died.

Taraka withdrew, and Yama turned and gazed upon him.

Now hear me, Taraka, mightiest of the Rakasha, while I tell you what moves against us.