Chapter 10, Verse 2
Chapter 10: Śumbha Vadha — शुम्भवधबलावलेपदुष्टे त्वं मा दुर्गे गर्वमावह । अन्यासां बलमाश्रित्य युद्ध्यसे चातिमानिनी ॥
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Transliteration
balāvalepaduṣṭe tvaṃ mā durge garvamāvaha anyāsāṃ balamāśritya yuddhyase cātimāninī
Meaning
'O Durga, made wicked by the pride of strength, do not show arrogance! You fight, exceedingly haughty, relying on the strength of others.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 10, Verse 2?▼
'O Durga, made wicked by the pride of strength, do not show arrogance! You fight, exceedingly haughty, relying on the strength of others.'
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 2 of Chapter 10 (Śumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Shumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.