Chapter 3, Verse 40
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधततो हाहाकृतं सर्वं दैत्यसैन्यं ननाश तत् । प्रहर्षं च परं जग्मुः सकला देवतागणाः ॥
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Transliteration
tato hāhākṛtaṃ sarvaṃ daityasainyaṃ nanāśa tat praharṣaṃ ca paraṃ jagmuḥ sakalā devatāgaṇāḥ
Meaning
Then, with a cry of 'Alas!', the whole army of the daityas perished; and all the hosts of the gods attained the highest joy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 40?▼
Then, with a cry of 'Alas!', the whole army of the daityas perished; and all the hosts of the gods attained the highest joy.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 40 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.