Chapter 3, Verse 37
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधऋषिरुवाच एवमुक्त्वा समुत्पत्य सारूढा तं महासुरम् । पादेनाक्रम्य कण्ठे च शूलेनैनमताडयत् ॥
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Transliteration
ṛṣiruvāca evamuktvā samutpatya sārūḍhā taṃ mahāsuram pādenākramya kaṇṭhe ca śūlenainamatāḍayat
Meaning
(The Rishi said:) Having said this, she sprang up and, mounting upon that great asura, pressed his neck with her foot and struck him with her trident.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 37?▼
(The Rishi said:) Having said this, she sprang up and, mounting upon that great asura, pressed his neck with her foot and struck him with her trident.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 37 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.