Chapter 10, Verse 12
Chapter 10: Śumbha Vadha — शुम्भवधततः खड्गमुपादाय शतचन्द्रं च भानुमत् । अभ्यधा वत तां देवीं दैत्यानामधिपेश्वरः ॥
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Transliteration
tataḥ khaḍgamupādāya śatacandraṃ ca bhānumat abhyadhā vata tāṃ devīṃ daityānāmadhipeśvaraḥ
Meaning
Then the supreme lord of the daityas, taking up a sword and a shining shield bright with a hundred moons, rushed at the Devi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 10, Verse 12?▼
Then the supreme lord of the daityas, taking up a sword and a shining shield bright with a hundred moons, rushed at the Devi.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 12 of Chapter 10 (Śumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Shumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.