Chapter 3, Verse 5
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधसच्छिन्नधन्वा विरथो हताश्वो हतसारथिः । अभ्यधावत तां देवीं खड्गचर्मधरोऽसुरः ॥
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Transliteration
sacchinnadhanvā viratho hatāśvo hatasārathiḥ abhyadhāvata tāṃ devīṃ khaḍgacarmadharo'suraḥ
Meaning
His bow shattered, his chariot gone, his horses slain and his charioteer killed, the asura, bearing sword and shield, rushed at the Devi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 5?▼
His bow shattered, his chariot gone, his horses slain and his charioteer killed, the asura, bearing sword and shield, rushed at the Devi.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 5 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.