Chapter 1, Verse 78
Chapter 1: Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — मधुकैटभवधऋषिरुवाच एवं स्तुता तदा देवी तामसी तत्र वेधसा ॥
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Transliteration
ṛṣiruvāca evaṃ stutā tadā devī tāmasī tatra vedhasā
Meaning
The sage said: Thus extolled there by the Creator, the Goddess of tamas (tamasi), to awaken Vishnu and to slay Madhu and Kaitabha,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 1, Verse 78?▼
The sage said: Thus extolled there by the Creator, the Goddess of tamas (tamasi), to awaken Vishnu and to slay Madhu and Kaitabha,
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 78 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.