Chapter XIII On the killing of Vâskala and Durmukha 1-6. Vyâsa said :– O King! The two powerful Dânavas Vâskala and Durmukha, well-versed in arts of warfare, went out for battle, madde... Read more
Chapter XII On the holding of counsel by Mahisâsura 1. Vyâsa said :– The World-Mother, hearing Tâmra’s words, spoke laughing a little and with a deep voice like that of a rumbling thun... Read more
Chapter XI On the appearing of the Dânava Tâmra before the Devî 1-3. Vyâsa said :– The King Mahisâsura, maddened with pride, heard the messenger’s words and called the aged and experie... Read more
31. The order carriers of Yamaraja were snatching the soul from the core of the heart of Ajamila, the husband of the prostitute, but with resounding voices the messengers of Lord Visnu, the... Read more
Chapter X On the messenger’s news to Mahisa 1-16. Vyâsa said :– The Mahâ Mâyâ, that Excellent Lady, hearing thus the words of the prime minister of Mahisa, laughed and spoke with a voi... Read more
Chapter IX On the worship by the gods to the Devî 1-22. Vyâsa said :– On hearing Visnu’s words, the Devas became very glad and presented immediately their own weapons, ornaments... Read more
Chapter VIII On the description of the origin and the form of the Devî 1-4. Vyâsa said :– Soon the Devas reached Vaikuntha, protected by Visnu; they at once began to look at the exquis... Read more
Chapter One The History of the Life of Ajamila 1. Maharaja Pariksit said: O my lord, O Sukadeva Gosvami, you have already described [in the Second Canto] the path of liberation [nivrtti-marg... Read more
Chapter VII On the going of the Devas to Kailâsa 1-3. Vyâsa said :– O King! Mahisa seeing the Dânavas afflicted with grief, quitted his buffalo appearance, assumed a lion form and spre... Read more
Chapter VI On the Deva Dânava fight 1-8. Vyâsa said :– O King! On the Daitya Tâmra becoming unconscious Mahisa became very angry and, raising his Gadâ (club), came up before the Devas... Read more
