Chapter 3, Verse 17
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधदेवी क्रुद्धा गदापातैश्चूर्णयामास चोद्धतम् । बाष्कलं भिन्दिपालेन बाणैस्ताम्रं तथान्धकम् ॥
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Transliteration
devī kruddhā gadāpātaiścūrṇayāmāsa coddhatam bāṣkalaṃ bhindipālena bāṇaistāmraṃ tathāndhakam
Meaning
The Devi, enraged, ground the demon Uddhata to powder with blows of her mace, (slew) Bashkala with a javelin (bhindipala), and Tamra and Andhaka with arrows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 17?▼
The Devi, enraged, ground the demon Uddhata to powder with blows of her mace, (slew) Bashkala with a javelin (bhindipala), and Tamra and Andhaka with arrows.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 17 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.