Chapter 1, Verse 42
Chapter 1: Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — मधुकैटभवधकेचिद्दिवा तथा रात्रौ प्राणिनस्तुल्यदृष्टयः । ज्ञानिनो मनुजाः सत्यं किं तु ते न हि केवलम् ॥
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Transliteration
keciddivā tathā rātrau prāṇinastulyadṛṣṭayaḥ jñānino manujāḥ satyaṃ kiṃ tu te na hi kevalam
Meaning
and some have sight equal by both day and night. Human beings are indeed endowed with knowledge — yet they are not the only ones so endowed;
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 1, Verse 42?▼
and some have sight equal by both day and night. Human beings are indeed endowed with knowledge — yet they are not the only ones so endowed;
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 42 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.