Chapter 2, Verse 20
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधशङ्खं च वरुणः शक्तिं ददौ तस्यै हुताशनः । मारुतो दत्तवांश्चापं बाणपूर्णे तथेषुधी ॥
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Transliteration
śaṅkhaṃ ca varuṇaḥ śaktiṃ dadau tasyai hutāśanaḥ māruto dattavāṃścāpaṃ bāṇapūrṇe tatheṣudhī
Meaning
Varuna gave a conch; Agni (Hutashana) a spear (shakti); and Vayu (Maruta) gave a bow together with two quivers full of arrows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 20?▼
Varuna gave a conch; Agni (Hutashana) a spear (shakti); and Vayu (Maruta) gave a bow together with two quivers full of arrows.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 20 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.