Chapter 2, Verse 53
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधनाशयन्तोऽसुरगणान् देवीशक्त्युपबृंहिताः । अवादयन्त पटहान् गणाः शङ्खांस्तथापरे ॥
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Transliteration
nāśayanto'suragaṇān devīśaktyupabṛṃhitāḥ avādayanta paṭahān gaṇāḥ śaṅkhāṃstathāpare
Meaning
destroying the hosts of asuras, strengthened by the Devi's power. Some of these hosts beat war-drums (patahas), others blew conches,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 53?▼
destroying the hosts of asuras, strengthened by the Devi's power. Some of these hosts beat war-drums (patahas), others blew conches,
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 53 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.