Devi Mahatmyam

Sri Devi Mahatmyam
Prathama Charitham
(First Part)
Pradhmao adhyaya: Madhu Kaidaba Vadha Varnanam
Chapter 1: Description of Killing of Madhu and Kaidabha.

76.  Rishir Uvacha:-

Vanchithabhyamithi thada sarvamapomayam Jagath,

Vilokya thabhyam gadhitho Bhagwan Kamalekshana.

Avaam jahi na ya throrvi salilena pariplutha.

The sage told:-

Thus deceived by Lord Vishnu who had lotus eyes and seeing that the whole world was full of water, they requested him to kill them in a place on earth, which was free of water.

77.  Thadethyukthyo bhagawatha sanka chakra gadhabrudha,

Kruthva chakrena vay chinne jagane sirasi thayo.

He told, “let it be like that” and their heads were kept on his lap and were cut by the holy wheel by the Lord who carries a conch, holy wheel and mace.

(There is a story that Lord Vishnu created the earth out of the fat (Medhas) of Madhu and Kaidabha and that is why one of the synonyms of earth in Sanskrit is Medhas. There is also a story that Lord Vishnu did penance for the sin of killing Madhu and Kaidabha and consecrated two Shiva Lingas called Mahukeswara and Kaidabheswara in the shore of the river varadha. Please also note that sea water in deluge cannot raise above the feet of Lord Vishnu. )

78.  Evam esha samuthpanna brahmana samsthutha swayam,

Prabhavamasya devyasthu bhooya srunu vadhami they.

Thus this great enchantress rose up as a result of great prayer of Brahma. I would further tell you about the greatness of this Goddess.

Ithi Sree Markandeya purane Savarnike manwathare,

Devi Mahatmye Madhu Kaidabha Vadho Nama

Prathamodhyaya.

This is the first chapter in Devi Mahatmya dealing with the killing of Madhu and Kaidabha Occurring the Savarnika period of Markandeya Purana.

(to be contd…..)