Chapter 2, Verse 1
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधॐ ह्रीं ऋषिरुवाच देवासुरमभूद्युद्धं पूर्णमब्दशतं पुरा । महिषेऽसुराणामधिपे देवानां च पुरन्दरे ॥
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Transliteration
oṃ hrīṃ ṛṣiruvāca devāsuramabhūdyuddhaṃ pūrṇamabdaśataṃ purā mahiṣe'surāṇāmadhipe devānāṃ ca purandare
Meaning
(Om Hrim. The Rishi said:) Of old there was a battle between the gods and the asuras, lasting a full hundred years, when Mahisha was lord of the asuras and Indra (Purandara) was lord of the gods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 1?▼
(Om Hrim. The Rishi said:) Of old there was a battle between the gods and the asuras, lasting a full hundred years, when Mahisha was lord of the asuras and Indra (Purandara) was lord of the gods.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 1 of Chapter 2 (Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — The Slaughter of Mahishasura's Armies) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.