Devi Mahatmyam

Sri Devi Mahatmyam
Madhyama Charitham
(Middle part)
Chapter 3: Killing of Mahishasura.

 26. Duthasrunga vibhinnascha Gandam Gandam yuyurghana,

       Swasa anilastha sathaso nipethurnnabhaso achala.

 The clouds, which were moved by his horns, broke in to pieces and the mountains, which were blown by his breath, fell into innumerable pieces.

27.  Ithi krodha samadhmaatha maapadantham Mahasura,

       Drushtwa saa chandika kopam thadwadhaya thadakaroth.

 Seeing the Mahishasura who was burning with anger and running towards her, that Chandika became angry and decided to kill him.

28.  Saa kshipthwa thasya vai paasam tham babandha mahasuram,

       Thathyaja mahishamroopam so api bhadho mahamrudhe.

 In that Great War That Goddess threw the famous Pasa (literally rope) and tied that great Asura. Though he was tied he gave up the form of the buffalo

29.  Thatha Simho abhavadsadhyo yavathambhika sira,

       Chinnathi thavaht purusha Gadgapaniradhursyadha.

 Afterwards that Asura swiftly became lion and when she was cutting his head, then he was seen as a male who was holding a sword.

30.  Thatha evasu purusham devi chichedha sayakai,

       Tham gadga charmana saardham thatha so aboon maha gaja.

 Afterwards the Goddess cut the head of the man with a sword and shield by using swift arrows. Then from that man he became a very big elephant.

(to be contd…..)