Devishataka 28_25

28_25

(Anuloma-pratiloma in each quarter-verse; a yugmaka)
May that Devī, manifest ('aktā'), protect, safeguard [us]! She who came ('samāyayau') to the battle for the welfare of Indra, for the good of Śakra. Thus it is stated that the Devī's true nature is both manifest and unmanifest. She who was not conquered, not overcome by the enemy's army using deception ('samāyayā'). Furthermore, endowed with delicate slender grace ('mugdhatayā'), the moon ('māḥ'), clinging to, embraced by Hara, Mahādeva, clearly, surely begged for lovely charms equal ('samāḥ') to those of the Devī. Desiring a beauty equal to hers, the moon clearly begs Hara... 27.