Chapter 2, Verse 8
Chapter 2: Mahiṣāsura-Sainya Vadha — महिषासुरसैन्यवधइत्थं निशम्य देवानां वचांसि मधुसूदनः । चकार कोपं शम्भुश्च भ्रुकुटीकुटिलाननौ ॥
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Transliteration
itthaṃ niśamya devānāṃ vacāṃsi madhusūdanaḥ cakāra kopaṃ śambhuśca bhrukuṭīkuṭilānanau
Meaning
Hearing thus the words of the gods, Vishnu (Madhusudana) grew wrathful, and Shambhu (Shiva) too, their faces bent with frowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 2, Verse 8?▼
Hearing thus the words of the gods, Vishnu (Madhusudana) grew wrathful, and Shambhu (Shiva) too, their faces bent with frowns.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 8 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.