Devi slaying demons Chanda-Munda

Devi: Devi slaying demons Chanda-Munda:

(Devi Mahatmyam - 6 to 7)

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• Devi slaying demons Chanda and Munda: Shumbha then sent asuras Chanda-Munda to bring Devi dragging by her hair or by binding her. Chanda and Munda marched towards Devi (who was abiding on the golden peak of the mountain). When some of the asuras tried to capture her, she became angry and from her angry frown issued the terrible goddess Kali bearing a sword (asi) and noose (pasha). She was wearing a garland of skulls and a tiger skin. Her eyes were red and her tongue lolled out. With a roar, she fell upon the army of the asuras and started slaughtering and devouring them. Thus, the army of the auras were destroyed by Devi Kali. Then Chanda and Munda rushed towards the Devi showering arrows and discuses (chakras) on her. Then Devi mounting on a lion, seized Chanda by her hair and severed his head with her sword. Munda was similarly felled by the Devi with her sword. Devi Kali brought the heads of Chanda and Munda (like two sacrificial animals) to Devi Chandika. Devi Chandika said that because she had brought the heads of Chanda and Munda, She will be known as Chamunda.
(Devi Mahatmyam - 6 to 7)

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