Chapter 1, Verse 8
Chapter 1: Madhu-Kaiṭabha Vadha — मधुकैटभवधततो मृगयाव्याजेन हृतस्वाम्यः स भूपतिः । एकाकी हयमारुह्य जगाम गहनं वनम् ॥
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Transliteration
tato mṛgayāvyājena hṛtasvāmyaḥ sa bhūpatiḥ ekākī hayamāruhya jagāma gahanaṃ vanam
Meaning
Thereupon, on the pretext of hunting, the king — robbed of his sovereignty — mounted his horse and went away alone into a dense forest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 1, Verse 8?▼
Thereupon, on the pretext of hunting, the king — robbed of his sovereignty — mounted his horse and went away alone into a dense forest.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 8 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.