Devi Mahatmyam

Sri Devi Mahatmyam
Madhyama Charitham
(Middle part)
Chapter 2: Killing of the armies of Mahishasura.

66.  Kshanena than maha sainyamasuranam thadhambhika,

       Ninye kshayam yadha vahnis tharna dharu maha chayam.

That goddess destroyed the huge Asura army as quickly as a huge fire destroys heaps of straw.

67.  Sa cha simho maha nada musrujan dutha kesara.

       Sarerebhyo amarareenamasuniva vichinwathi.

That lion with its flowing manes and with a great roar, appeared as if it was interested in taking away souls from the Asura bodies

68.  Devya Ganaischa thaisthathra krutham yudham thadhasurai,

       Yadhishaam thustuvur deva pushpa vrushti mucho dhivi.

While the devas who were singing her praise and causing rain of flowers, there was war between asuras and the army of the goddess.

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Ithi Markandeya purane savarnike manwanthare,

       Devi Mahatmye,

       Mahishasura sainya vadho nama,

       Dwithiyo adhyaya,

This is the second chapter in Devi Mahatmya dealing with the killing of the army of Mahishasura Occurring in the Savarnika period of Markandeya Purana

(to be contd…..)