Chapter 3, Verse 38
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधततः सोऽपि पदाक्रान्तस्तया निजमुखात्तदा । अर्धनिष्क्रान्त एवासीद्देव्या वीर्येण संवृतः ॥
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Transliteration
tataḥ so'pi padākrāntastayā nijamukhāttadā ardhaniṣkrānta evāsīddevyā vīryeṇa saṃvṛtaḥ
Meaning
Then, pressed down by her foot, he came forth half-out from his own (buffalo) mouth, wholly overpowered by the Devi's valour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 38?▼
Then, pressed down by her foot, he came forth half-out from his own (buffalo) mouth, wholly overpowered by the Devi's valour.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 38 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.