Bhakti Arohan
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Durga Saptashati — Chapter 2, Verse 32

Mahishasura Sainya Vadha

सम्मानिता ननादोच्चैः साट्टहासं मुहुर्मुहुः । तस्या नादेन घोरेण कृत्स्नमापूरितं नभः ॥ ३२ ॥

sammānitā nanādochchaiḥ sāṭṭahāsaṁ muhurmuhuḥ tasyā nādena ghoreṇa kṛitsnamāpūritaṁ nabhaḥ

Translation

honoured thus, the Devi roared aloud with laughter again and again, and the whole sky was filled with her terrible roar.

Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)

इस प्रकार सम्मानित होकर देवी ने बार-बार अट्टहास के साथ ऊँचे स्वर में गर्जना की, और उनके भयंकर नाद से सारा आकाश भर गया।

Commentary

Her first act is a roar of laughter, not a battle cry of fear. It announces supreme confidence.

Durga Saptashati Chapter 2.32 (Mahishasura Sainya Vadha)