Chapter 3, Verse 1
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधॐ ऋषिरुवाच निहन्यमानं तत्सैन्यमवलोक्य महासुरः । सेनानीश्चिक्षुरः कोपाद्ययौ योद्धुमथाम्बिकाम् ॥
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Transliteration
oṃ ṛṣiruvāca nihanyamānaṃ tatsainyamavalokya mahāsuraḥ senānīścikṣuraḥ kopādyayau yoddhumathāmbikām
Meaning
(Om. The Rishi said:) Seeing that army being slaughtered, the great asura Chikshura, the general, advanced in fury to fight Ambika.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 1?▼
(Om. The Rishi said:) Seeing that army being slaughtered, the great asura Chikshura, the general, advanced in fury to fight Ambika.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 1 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.