Chapter 3, Verse 15
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधततो वेगात् खमुत्पत्य निपत्य च मृगारिणा । करप्रहारेण शिरश्चामरस्य पृथक् कृतम् ॥
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Transliteration
tato vegāt khamutpatya nipatya ca mṛgāriṇā karaprahāreṇa śiraścāmarasya pṛthak kṛtam
Meaning
Then, springing swiftly into the sky and dropping down, the lion (foe of beasts) severed Chamara's head with a blow of its paw.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 15?▼
Then, springing swiftly into the sky and dropping down, the lion (foe of beasts) severed Chamara's head with a blow of its paw.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 15 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.