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Śrī Durgā Saptaśatī

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Chapter 11 · Verse 38–39

Chapter 11 · Ekādaśo’dhyāyaḥ (Eleventh Chapter)

Verse 38–39

देवा ऊचुः ॥ ३८ ॥ सर्वाबाधाप्रशमनं त्रेलोक्यस्याखिलेश्वरि। एवमेव त्वया कार्यमस्मद्वैरिविनाशनम् ॥ ३९ ॥

dēvā ūcuḥ || 38 || sarvābādhāpraśamanaṁ trēlōkyasyākhilēśvari | ēvamēva tvayā kāryamasmadvairivināśanam || 39 ||

Translation

The gods said: O ruler of all, the removal of all obstacles in the three worlds and the destruction of our enemies should thus be done by you.

Word by word

devāḥ
the gods
ūcuḥ
said
sarvābādhāpraśamanam
removal of all obstacles
trailokyasya
of the three worlds
akhileśvari
O ruler of all
evameva
thus indeed
tvayā
by you
kāryam
to be done
asmadvairivināśanam
destruction of our enemies

Meaning

The gods respond to the Goddess’s offer, preparing to request their desired boon. The gods request the Goddess to remove all obstacles in the three worlds and destroy their enemies, seeking her continued protection.