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Durga Saptashati — Chapter 2, Verse 34

Mahishasura Sainya Vadha

चचाल वसुधा चेलुः सकलाश्च महीधराः । जयेति देवाश्च मुदा तामूचुः सिंहवाहिनीम् ॥ ३४ ॥

chachāla vasudhā cheluḥ sakalāśhcha mahīdharāḥ jayeti devāśhcha mudā tāmūchuḥ siṁhavāhinīm

Translation

The earth shook and all the mountains moved. Joyfully the gods cried "Victory!" to her who rides the lion,

Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)

पृथ्वी डोलने लगी और सब पर्वत हिलने लगे। देवताओं ने प्रसन्न होकर सिंहवाहिनी देवी से कहा, "जय हो!"

Commentary

The gods' cry "Jaya!" is echoed today in "Jai Mata Di" and "Jai Durge." Gita Press notes a variant, simhavahanam.

Durga Saptashati Chapter 2.34 (Mahishasura Sainya Vadha)