Chapter 10, Verse 21
Chapter 10: Śumbha Vadha — शुम्भवधस क्षिप्तो धरणीं प्राप्य मुष्टिमुद्यम्य वेगवान् । अभ्यधावत दुष्टात्मा चण्डिकानिधनेच्छया ॥
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Transliteration
sa kṣipto dharaṇīṃ prāpya muṣṭimudyamya vegavān abhyadhāvata duṣṭātmā caṇḍikānidhanecchayā
Meaning
Flung down, on reaching the earth the evil-souled one swiftly raised his fist and rushed again, wishing to slay Chandika.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 10, Verse 21?▼
Flung down, on reaching the earth the evil-souled one swiftly raised his fist and rushed again, wishing to slay Chandika.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 21 of Chapter 10 (Śumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Shumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.