Chapter 1, Verse 21
Chapter 1: Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — मधुकैटभवधवनमभ्यागतो दुःखी निरस्तश्चाप्तबन्धुभिः । सोऽहं न वेद्मि पुत्राणां कुशलाकुशलात्मिकाम् ॥
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Transliteration
vanamabhyāgato duḥkhī nirastaścāptabandhubhiḥ so'haṃ na vedmi putrāṇāṃ kuśalākuśalātmikām
Meaning
Driven to the forest in grief, abandoned by my trusted kinsmen, and dwelling here, I do not know whether things go well or ill with my sons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 1, Verse 21?▼
Driven to the forest in grief, abandoned by my trusted kinsmen, and dwelling here, I do not know whether things go well or ill with my sons.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 21 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.