Chapter 2, Verse 2
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधतत्रासुरैर्महावीर्यैर्देवसैन्यं पराजितम् । जित्वा च सकलान् देवानिन्द्रोऽभून्महिषासुरः ॥
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Transliteration
tatrāsurairmahāvīryairdevasainyaṃ parājitam jitvā ca sakalān devānindro'bhūnmahiṣāsuraḥ
Meaning
In it the army of the gods was vanquished by the mighty asuras; and having conquered all the gods, Mahishasura became Indra (lord of heaven).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 2?▼
In it the army of the gods was vanquished by the mighty asuras; and having conquered all the gods, Mahishasura became Indra (lord of heaven).
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 2 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.