Chapter 2, Verse 16
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधतस्यास्तु दन्ताः सम्भूताः प्राजापत्येन तेजसा । नयनत्रितयं जज्ञे तथा पावकतेजसा ॥
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Transliteration
tasyāstu dantāḥ sambhūtāḥ prājāpatyena tejasā nayanatritayaṃ jajñe tathā pāvakatejasā
Meaning
her teeth arose from Prajapati's radiance; her three eyes were born likewise from the radiance of Agni (Pavaka);
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 16?▼
her teeth arose from Prajapati's radiance; her three eyes were born likewise from the radiance of Agni (Pavaka);
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 16 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.