Chapter 10, Verse 18
Chapter 10: Śumbha Vadha — शुम्भवधउत्पत्य च प्रगृह्योच्चैर्देवीं गगनमास्थितः । तत्रापि सा निराधारा युयुधे तेन चण्डिका ॥
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Transliteration
utpatya ca pragṛhyoccairdevīṃ gaganamāsthitaḥ tatrāpi sā nirādhārā yuyudhe tena caṇḍikā
Meaning
And springing up, seizing the Devi, he rose high into the sky; and there too, supportless, Chandika fought with him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 10, Verse 18?▼
And springing up, seizing the Devi, he rose high into the sky; and there too, supportless, Chandika fought with him.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 18 of Chapter 10 (Śumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Shumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.