 It is based on an episode from the Sanskrit work "Markandeya Purana", and describes the conflict between the Gods and the Demons.In the ballad, the supreme goddess (see Chandi) is transformed into a liberating divine power in the form of sword, that crushes perpetuators of falsehood.The first part of the text, "Chandi Charitra Ukti Bilas", states it is retelling the "Markandeya Purana" story, where Durga fights a shape shifting buffalo demon Mahishasura and slays the evil demon and his companions.