Chapter 10, Verse 17
Chapter 10: Śumbha Vadha — शुम्भवधतलप्रहाराभिहतो निपपात महीतले । स दैत्यराजः सहसा पुनरेव तथोत्थितः ॥
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Transliteration
talaprahārābhihato nipapāta mahītale sa daityarājaḥ sahasā punareva tathotthitaḥ
Meaning
Struck by the blow of her palm, the daitya-king fell to the ground; but at once he rose up again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 10, Verse 17?▼
Struck by the blow of her palm, the daitya-king fell to the ground; but at once he rose up again.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 17 of Chapter 10 (Śumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Shumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.