Chapter 2, Verse 13
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधयदभूच्छाम्भवं तेजस्तेनाजायत तन्मुखम् । याम्येन चाभवन् केशा बाहवो विष्णुतेजसा ॥
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Transliteration
yadabhūcchāmbhavaṃ tejastenājāyata tanmukham yāmyena cābhavan keśā bāhavo viṣṇutejasā
Meaning
From what was Shiva's radiance her face came to be; from Yama's, her hair; from Vishnu's radiance, her arms;
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 13?▼
From what was Shiva's radiance her face came to be; from Yama's, her hair; from Vishnu's radiance, her arms;
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 13 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.