Chapter 1, Verse 59
Chapter 1: Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — मधुकैटभवधविष्णुकर्णमलोद्भूतौ हन्तुं ब्रह्माणमुद्यतौ । स नाभिकमले विष्णोः स्थितो ब्रह्मा प्रजापतिः ॥
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Transliteration
viṣṇukarṇamalodbhūtau hantuṃ brahmāṇamudyatau sa nābhikamale viṣṇoḥ sthito brahmā prajāpatiḥ
Meaning
sprung from the wax of Vishnu's ears, rose up to slay Brahma. Brahma, lord of beings, seated on the lotus from Vishnu's navel,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 1, Verse 59?▼
sprung from the wax of Vishnu's ears, rose up to slay Brahma. Brahma, lord of beings, seated on the lotus from Vishnu's navel,
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 59 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.