Chapter 3, Verse 6
Chapter 3: Mahiṣāsura Vadha — महिषासुरवधसिंहमाहत्य खड्गेन तीक्ष्णधारेण मूर्धनि । आजघान भुजे सव्ये देवीमप्यतिवेगवान् ॥
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Transliteration
siṃhamāhatya khaḍgena tīkṣṇadhāreṇa mūrdhani ājaghāna bhuje savye devīmapyativegavān
Meaning
Striking the lion on the head with his sharp-edged sword, the swift one struck the Devi too on her left arm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 3, Verse 6?▼
Striking the lion on the head with his sharp-edged sword, the swift one struck the Devi too on her left arm.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 6 of Chapter 3 (Mahiṣāsura Vadha — The Slaying of Mahishasura) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.