देवि Devi, क्लिश्यन्तीम् tormented, पतिदेवाम् husband, अशोकवनिकाम् in Asoka grove, गताम् earlier, त्वाम् you, घोररूपसमाचाराः of fierce form, क्रूराः cruel, क्रूरतरेक्षणाः of terrible eyes, विकृताननाः distorted forms, राक्षस्यः Rakshasas, रावणाज्ञया by Ravana's order, असकृत्प hideous conduct, परुषैः harshly, वाक्यैः words, र्वद्नत्यः addressing, इह here, मया by me, श्रुताः heard

"O Devi! You, who were so devoted to your husband, were tormented in Asoka grove earlier. These cruel Rakshasas of hideous conduct, of fierce and distorted forms with terrible eyes addressing you in harsh words by Ravana's order, were heard by me."