Shloka 1

Adhyaya 84 — The Gods’ Hymn after the Slaying of Mahishasura and the Goddess’ Boon

Sanskrit

ऋषिर्उवाच। ततः सुरगणाः सर्वे देव्या इन्द्रपुरोगमाः। स्तुतिं आरेभिरे कर्तुं निहते महिषासुरे॥

Transliteration

ṛṣiruvāca | tataḥ suragaṇāḥ sarve devyā indrapurogamāḥ | stutimārebhire kartuṃ nihate mahiṣāsure ||

Translation

圣仙说道：当魔王摩醯沙阿修罗被诛灭之后，以因陀罗为首的诸天众神便开始赞颂女神。

Speakers

• Medhas Rishi (Narrator)

Primary Deities

• Indra
• Devi
• Mahishasura

Shakti Aspects

• Chandika (Mahalakshmi)

Key Themes

• Shaktism
• Divine Victory
• Stuti (Hymn)
• Restoration of Dharma

FAQs

What is the philosophical significance of this verse?

This verse marks the transition from the kinetic action of battle to the static devotion of gratitude. It symbolizes the restoration of cosmic order (Dharma) where the ego (represented by the demons) is quelled, allowing the divine faculties (the gods/senses) led by the mind (Indra) to perceive and praise the Supreme Consciousness.

How does this fit the Pancalakshana?

This falls under the Manvantara characteristic. The Devi Mahatmyam is embedded within the Markandeya Purana to explain the origin and authority of the Savarnika Manu, demonstrating how the Goddess intervenes to secure the tenure of the Manvantara.

What is the context of the typo in the source text?

The source text provided 'handrapurogamāḥ', which is a scribal or OCR error for 'indrapurogamāḥ'. As a scholar, the correct reading 'Indra' (King of Gods) is restored here to maintain the semantic integrity of the verse.