Chapter 2, Verse 47
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधयुयुधुः संयुगे देव्या खड्गैः परशुपट्टिशैः । केचिच्च चिक्षिपुः शक्तीः केचित् पाशांस्तथापरे ॥
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Transliteration
yuyudhuḥ saṃyuge devyā khaḍgaiḥ paraśupaṭṭiśaiḥ kecicca cikṣipuḥ śaktīḥ kecit pāśāṃstathāpare
Meaning
they fought in the conflict with the Goddess, with swords and axe-blades (pattishas). Some hurled spears, and others nooses,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 47?▼
they fought in the conflict with the Goddess, with swords and axe-blades (pattishas). Some hurled spears, and others nooses,
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 47 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.