There, the Devi of delusion extolled thus by Brahma, the creator, in order to awaken Vishnu for the destruction of Madhu and Kaitabha, drew herself out from His eyes, mouth, nostrils, arms, heart, and breast, and appeared in the sight of Brahma of inscrutable birth.
Janardana, Lord of the universe, quitted by her, rose up from His couch on the universal ocean and saw that two evil (asuras), Madhu and Kaitabha, of exceeding heroism and power, with eyes red in anger, endeavoring to devour Brahma.
Thereupon the all-pervading Bhagavan Vishnu got up and fought with the asuras for five thousand years, using his own arms as weapons.
And they, frenzied with their exceeding power, and deluded by Mahamaya, exclaimed to Vishnu, ' Ask a boon from us.'
Bhagavan Vishnu asked: If you are satisfied with me, you must both be slain by me now. What need is there of any other boon here? My choice is this much indeed.
Those two(asuras), thus bewitched (by Mahamaya), gazing then at the entire world turned into water, told Bhagavan, the lotus-eyed One, 'Slay us at the spot where the earth is not flooded with water.
Saying 'Be it so', Bhagavan(Vishnu), the great wielder of conch, discus and mace, took them on His loins and there severed their heads with His discus. Thus she (Mahamaya) herself appeared when praised by Brahma.
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Jai Maa - Devi Mahatmya
SpiritualDevi Mahatmya is also known as Durga Saptashati. It tells the story of the victory of Devi over many Asurs. Such as Mahishasura, Shumb, Nishumb and Raktabeej There are 3 parts Prathama Charitra (MahaKaali) Madhyama Charitra (Maha Lakshmi) Uttara Cha...
