Chapter 3, Verse 2
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधस देवीं शरवर्षेण ववर्ष समरेऽसुरः । यथा मेरुगिरेः शृङ्गं तोयवर्षेण तोयदः ॥
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Transliteration
sa devīṃ śaravarṣeṇa vavarṣa samare'suraḥ yathā merugireḥ śaṛṅgaṃ toyavarṣeṇa toyadaḥ
Meaning
That asura rained showers of arrows upon the Devi in battle, as a cloud (pours) showers of water on the peak of Mount Meru.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 2?▼
That asura rained showers of arrows upon the Devi in battle, as a cloud (pours) showers of water on the peak of Mount Meru.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 2 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.