Chapter 3, Verse 25
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधवेगभ्रमणविक्षुण्णा मही तस्य व्यशीर्यत । लाङ्गूलेनाहतश्चाब्धिः प्लावयामास सर्वतः ॥
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Transliteration
vegabhramaṇavikṣuṇṇā mahī tasya vyaśīryata lāṅgūlenāhataścābdhiḥ plāvayāmāsa sarvataḥ
Meaning
Crushed by the speed of his wheeling, the earth crumbled apart; and the ocean, lashed by his tail, overflowed on every side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 25?▼
Crushed by the speed of his wheeling, the earth crumbled apart; and the ocean, lashed by his tail, overflowed on every side.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 25 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.