Devishataka 71_48

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O sister of the Slayer of Madhu, Kātyāyanī, O Mother, who among men, out of longing for victory in battle—desiring to overcome the enemy—does not make, does not compose hymns of praise for this reason to be stated? The meaning is that everyone wishing to conquer composes praises to you. For what reason? Because even a lazy man, even one without effort, bowed in devotion to you, is instantly, right at that moment, immediately after bowing, freed from the fear of foes inherent to mortals, that is, from fear of enemies. Such is the connection: therefore, for this reason. (71)