Chapter 2, Verse 6
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधस्वर्गान्निराकृताः सर्वे तेन देवगणा भुवि । विचरन्ति यथा मर्त्या महिषेण दुरात्मना ॥
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Transliteration
svargānnirākṛtāḥ sarve tena devagaṇā bhuvi vicaranti yathā martyā mahiṣeṇa durātmanā
Meaning
Cast out of heaven by that evil-souled Mahisha, all the hosts of gods wander upon the earth like mortals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 6?▼
Cast out of heaven by that evil-souled Mahisha, all the hosts of gods wander upon the earth like mortals.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 6 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.