ChapterXXV On the killing of Dhûmralochana 1-7. Vyâsa said :– O Janamejaya! When Dhûmralochana ceased speaking, the Devî Kâlikâ made a wild laughter and began to speak sweetly thus :... Read more
Chapter XXIV On the description and Dhûmralochana giving the news 1-12. Vyâsa said :– O King! The messenger was thunderstruck with Devî’s words and said :– “O Beautiful Lady! Wha... Read more
Chapter XXIII On the prowess of Kaus’ikî 1-7. Vyâsa said :– O King! When the tormented Devas praised thus, the Devî created from Her body another supremely beautiful form. This created... Read more
Chapter XXII On the eulogising of the Devî by the Devas 1-7. Vyâsa said :– O King! When the Devas were all defeated, S’umbha began to govern all their kingdoms; thus one thousand years... Read more
Chapter XXI On the conquest of the Heavens by S’umbha and Nis’umbha 1-6. Vyâsa said :– O King! I am describing to you that excellent pure life and doings of the Devî that destroy all t... Read more
Chapter XX On the peace of the world 1-11. Janamejaya said :– O best of Risis! I have now seen the wonderful excellent deeds of the Devî for the enhancement of peace in this world. Tho... Read more
Chapter XIX On the prayer and hymns to the Devî 1. Vyâsa said :– O King! Then Indra and all the Devas became very glad to see the great Mahisâsura slain; they all began to praise and c... Read more
Chapter XVIII On the killing of the Dânava Mahisâsura 1-4. Mahisa said :– O Devî! Mandodarî had a sister Indumatî; unmarried and endowed with all auspicious signs. She grew up in time... Read more
Chapter XVII On Mandodarî’s accounts 1-2. Vyâsa said :– O King! Hearing thus, the Devî asked the Dânava, “Who is that Mandodarî? Who is that king who was not first taken by her? And wh... Read more
Chapter XVI On the conversation between the Devî and Mahisâsura 1-7. Vyâsa said :– O King! Hearing those words, the King Mahisa in anger addressed the charioteer Darûka :– “Bring... Read more
