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 Jagaddhātri (the mother of the world) she overcame the army of the giants ; (6) As Kāli (the black woman) she slew Raktavija ; (7) As Muktakesi (with flowing hair) she overcame another of the armies of the giants ; (8) As Tāra (the Saviour) she slew Sumbha in his own proper shape ; (9)

she killed Nisumbha ; (10) As Jagadgauri (the goldencoloured lady renowned through the world) she received the praises and thanks of the gods.

The great conflict for success in which Durgā assumed so many forms is described as follows in the “Mārkandeya Purāna.” At the close of the Treta Age,