Chapter 2, Verse 23
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधसमस्तरोमकूपेषु निजरश्मीन् दिवाकरः । कालश्च दत्तवान् खड्गं तस्यै चर्म च निर्मलम् ॥
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Transliteration
samastaromakūpeṣu nijaraśmīn divākaraḥ kālaśca dattavān khaḍgaṃ tasyai carma ca nirmalam
Meaning
The Sun (Divakara) set his own rays in all the pores of her skin; and Kala (Time) gave her a sword and a spotless shield.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 23?▼
The Sun (Divakara) set his own rays in all the pores of her skin; and Kala (Time) gave her a sword and a spotless shield.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 23 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.