Chapter 1, Verse 20
Chapter 1: Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — मधुकैटभवधपुत्रदारैर्निरस्तश्च धनलोभादसाधुभिः । विहीनश्च धनैर्दारैः पुत्रैरादाय मे धनम् ॥
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Transliteration
putradārairnirastaśca dhanalobhādasādhubhiḥ vihīnaśca dhanairdāraiḥ putrairādāya me dhanam
Meaning
I have been cast out by my wicked wife and sons out of greed for wealth — deprived of riches, wife and sons, my own kin having taken away my wealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 1, Verse 20?▼
I have been cast out by my wicked wife and sons out of greed for wealth — deprived of riches, wife and sons, my own kin having taken away my wealth.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 20 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.