Chapter 2, Verse 12
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधअतुलं तत्र तत्तेजः सर्वदेवशरीरजम् । एकस्थं तदभून्नारी व्याप्तलोकत्रयं त्विषा ॥
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Transliteration
atulaṃ tatra tattejaḥ sarvadevaśarīrajam ekasthaṃ tadabhūnnārī vyāptalokatrayaṃ tviṣā
Meaning
That peerless radiance, born of the bodies of all the gods, gathering into one place became a Woman, pervading the three worlds by her lustre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 12?▼
That peerless radiance, born of the bodies of all the gods, gathering into one place became a Woman, pervading the three worlds by her lustre.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 12 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.