Chapter 1, Verse 7
Chapter 1: Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — मधुकैटभवधअमात्यैर्बलिभिर्दुष्टैर्दुर्बलस्य दुरात्मभिः । कोशो बलं चापहृतं तत्रापि स्वपुरे ततः ॥
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Transliteration
amātyairbalibhirduṣṭairdurbalasya durātmabhiḥ kośo balaṃ cāpahṛtaṃ tatrāpi svapure tataḥ
Meaning
Even in his own city the now-weakened king had his treasury and army seized by his own powerful, wicked and evil-minded ministers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 1, Verse 7?▼
Even in his own city the now-weakened king had his treasury and army seized by his own powerful, wicked and evil-minded ministers.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 7 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.