Chapter 3, Verse 19
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधबिडालस्यासिना कायात् पातयामास वै शिरः । दुर्धरं दुर्मुखं चोभौ शरैर्निन्ये यमक्षयम् ॥
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Transliteration
biḍālasyāsinā kāyāt pātayāmāsa vai śiraḥ durdharaṃ durmukhaṃ cobhau śarairninye yamakṣayam
Meaning
With her sword she struck Bidala's head from his body; and both Durdhara and Durmukha she sent with her arrows to the abode of Yama (death).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 19?▼
With her sword she struck Bidala's head from his body; and both Durdhara and Durmukha she sent with her arrows to the abode of Yama (death).
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 19 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.