[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.211 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.211 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.211 - **Language:** English ### [c8.211](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.211) 5) Mahiṣa’s Death. The Asuras were terrified at the sound of Pāñcajanya. In order to encourage them, Mahiṣa assumed the form of a lion and rushed into the midst of the army of Devas roaring. Even the Trimūrtis were alarmed for a short while when they saw the fierce beast advancing through their battle-array killing and mauling hundreds of the Devas on either side. Mahāviṣṇu at once sent his weapon Cakra against the lion. The lion was reduced to ashes by it, but Mahiṣa rose up again in the form of a buffalo and rushed forward. He gave a severe cut on Mahāviṣṇu’s chest with his long and powerful horn. Mahāviṣṇu started fleeing to Vaikuṇṭha. At the sight of this, Śiva concluded that Mahiṣa was proof against killing and so he also fled to Kailāsa riding on his bull. When Viṣṇu and Śiva took to their heels, Brahmā also flew to Satyaloka, riding on his swan. Although the leaders left the field, the rest of the Devas under the leadership of Indra, encountered Mahiṣa again. Indra drew his Vajra. The Aṣṭadikpālakas assisted him. The battle raged fiercely. The Devas began to flee for life. Taking this opportunity, Mahiṣāsura forced his way into Heaven. He planted his Daitya flag highly. He drove out all the remaining Devas. In this way the Asuras took possession of Devaloka. The Devas took shelter on the tops of mountains. - [Previous: c8.210](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.210) - [Next: c8.212](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.212) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.211](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.211) · Pramāṇa