Chapter 1, Verse 4
Chapter 1: Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — मधुकैटभवधतस्य पालयतः सम्यक् प्रजाः पुत्रानिवौरसान् । बभूवुः शत्रवो भूपाः कोलाविध्वंसिनस्तदा ॥
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Transliteration
tasya pālayataḥ samyak prajāḥ putrānivaurasān babhūvuḥ śatravo bhūpāḥ kolāvidhvaṃsinastadā
Meaning
While he was duly protecting his subjects like his own begotten children, there arose as his foes the kings called Kolavidhvamsins (destroyers of the Kolas).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 1, Verse 4?▼
While he was duly protecting his subjects like his own begotten children, there arose as his foes the kings called Kolavidhvamsins (destroyers of the Kolas).
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 4 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.