Chapter 3, Verse 31
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधकरेण च महासिंहं तं चकर्ष जगर्ज च । कर्षतस्तु करं देवी खड्गेन निरकृन्तत ॥
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Transliteration
kareṇa ca mahāsiṃhaṃ taṃ cakarṣa jagarja ca karṣatastu karaṃ devī khaḍgena nirakṛntata
Meaning
With his trunk he dragged at her great lion and roared; but as he dragged, the Devi cut off his trunk with her sword.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 31?▼
With his trunk he dragged at her great lion and roared; but as he dragged, the Devi cut off his trunk with her sword.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 31 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.