Chapter 12, Verse 18
Chapter 12: Bhagavatī Vākya (Phalaśruti) — भगवतीवाक्य (फलश्रुति)दुर्वृत्तानामशेषाणां बलहानिकरं परम् । रक्षोभूतपिशाचानां पठनादेव नाशनम् ॥
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Transliteration
durvṛttānāmaśeṣāṇāṃ balahānikaraṃ param rakṣobhūtapiśācānāṃ paṭhanādeva nāśanam
Meaning
It is the supreme reducer of the strength of all the wicked; by its mere recitation comes the destruction of rakshasas, bhutas and pishachas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 12, Verse 18?▼
It is the supreme reducer of the strength of all the wicked; by its mere recitation comes the destruction of rakshasas, bhutas and pishachas.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 18 of Chapter 12 (Bhagavatī Vākya (Phalaśruti) — The Devi's Words — Fruits of the Recitation) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.