Chapter 1, Verse 71
Chapter 1: Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — मधुकैटभवधशङ्खिनी चापिनी बाणभुशुण्डीपरिघायुधा । सौम्या सौम्यतराशेषसौम्येभ्यस्त्वतिसुन्दरी ॥
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Transliteration
śaṅkhinī cāpinī bāṇabhuśuṇḍīparighāyudhā saumyā saumyatarāśeṣasaumyebhyastvatisundarī
Meaning
bearer of the conch and the bow, armed with arrows, sling and iron mace. You are gentle, gentler than all the gentle, and yet exceedingly beautiful.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 1, Verse 71?▼
bearer of the conch and the bow, armed with arrows, sling and iron mace. You are gentle, gentler than all the gentle, and yet exceedingly beautiful.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 71 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.