Chapter 2, Verse 14
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधसौम्येन स्तनयोर्युग्मं मध्यं चैन्द्रेण चाभवत् । वारुणेन च जङ्घोरू नितम्बस्तेजसा भुवः ॥
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Transliteration
saumyena stanayoryugmaṃ madhyaṃ caindreṇa cābhavat vāruṇena ca jaṅghorū nitambastejasā bhuvaḥ
Meaning
from Chandra's, the pair of her breasts; from Indra's, her waist; from Varuna's, her shanks and thighs; from the earth's radiance, her hips;
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 14?▼
from Chandra's, the pair of her breasts; from Indra's, her waist; from Varuna's, her shanks and thighs; from the earth's radiance, her hips;
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 14 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.