Chapter 1, Verse 18
Chapter 1: Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — मधुकैटभवधप्रत्युवाच स तं वैश्यः प्रश्रयावनतो नृपम् ॥
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Transliteration
pratyuvāca sa taṃ vaiśyaḥ praśrayāvanato nṛpam
Meaning
the merchant, bowing low with humility, replied to the king:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 1, Verse 18?▼
the merchant, bowing low with humility, replied to the king:
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 18 of Chapter 1 (Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — The Slaying of Madhu and Kaitabha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.