Guest guest Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 5. Manifested herself for fulfilling the objects of the Devas (devakaryasamudyata). She became manifest in order to slay the Asuras, Bhandasura and Mahisasura and for other reasons. The Markandeya Pr. says: “Though eternal, she is said to be born whenever she manifests herself for the accomplishment of the object of the the Devas.†In the Kurma Pr. the Devi says to Himavan, “ Called upon by the Devas and remembering the greatness of the task, disregarding my father Daksha, who insulted Mahesvara [my husband], and for the sake of the establishing righteousness, and by reason of your devotion, I was born from the body of Mena, having chosenyou as my father…†Thus having described the real (prakasa) form of Devi, he now describes her secondary (vimarsa) form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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