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When
Mahishasura grew up into a young man, he acquired mastery in astra
sastras. But not satisfied with that. He resolved to besiege
Devaloka and kill Devendra for killing his uncle Karambhu through
deceit. He did penance propitiating Lord Siva. His ghora tapa
lasting for long brought the Lord down. Then he prayed for
immortality, but was advised for every birth there is death, and
this universal law cannot be changed for the denizens of bhuloka,
and so was asked to choose another boon. Thereupon, he opted for a
boon of his death by a woman, presuming that he could outwit any
woman by his prowess and brilliance. The lord granted.
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