Chapter 3, Verse 39
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधअर्धनिष्क्रान्त एवासौ युध्यमानो महासुरः । तया महासिना देव्या शिरश्छित्त्वा निपातितः ॥
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Transliteration
ardhaniṣkrānta evāsau yudhyamāno mahāsuraḥ tayā mahāsinā devyā śiraśchittvā nipātitaḥ
Meaning
Fighting thus, only half-emerged, that great asura was felled by the Devi, who cut off his head with her great sword.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 39?▼
Fighting thus, only half-emerged, that great asura was felled by the Devi, who cut off his head with her great sword.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 39 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.