Chapter 4, Verse 10
Chapter 4: Śakrādi Stuti — शक्रादिस्तुतिमेधासि देवि विदिताखिलशास्त्रसारा दुर्गासि दुर्गभवसागरनौरसङ्गा । श्रीः कैटभारिहृदयैककृताधिवासा गौरी त्वमेव शशिमौलिकृतप्रतिष्ठा ॥
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Transliteration
medhāsi devi viditākhilaśāstrasārā durgāsi durgabhavasāgaranaurasaṅgā śrīḥ kaiṭabhārihṛdayaikakṛtādhivāsā gaurī tvameva śaśimaulikṛtapratiṣṭhā
Meaning
You are Medha (intelligence), O Devi, knowing the essence of all scriptures; you are Durga, the unattached boat that ferries one across the difficult ocean of existence; you are Shri, dwelling solely in the heart of the slayer of Kaitabha (Vishnu); you alone are Gauri, established in the moon-crested Shiva.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 4, Verse 10?▼
You are Medha (intelligence), O Devi, knowing the essence of all scriptures; you are Durga, the unattached boat that ferries one across the difficult ocean of existence; you are Shri, dwelling solely in the heart of the slayer of Kaitabha (Vishnu); you alone are Gauri, established in the moon-crested Shiva.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 10 of Chapter 4 (Śakrādi Stuti — The Praise by Indra and the Gods) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.