Chapter 4, Verse 13
Chapter 4: Śakrādi Stuti — शक्रादिस्तुतिदेवि प्रसीद परमा भवती भवाय सद्यो विनाशयसि कोपवती कुलानि । विज्ञातमेतदधुनैव यदस्तमेत- न्नीतं बलं सुविपुलं महिषासुरस्य ॥
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Transliteration
devi prasīda paramā bhavatī bhavāya sadyo vināśayasi kopavatī kulāni vijñātametadadhunaiva yadastameta- nnītaṃ balaṃ suvipulaṃ mahiṣāsurasya
Meaning
Be gracious, O supreme Devi, for our welfare; when angered you destroy whole families in a moment. This was known this very instant, in that the vast army of Mahishasura has been brought to its end.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 4, Verse 13?▼
Be gracious, O supreme Devi, for our welfare; when angered you destroy whole families in a moment. This was known this very instant, in that the vast army of Mahishasura has been brought to its end.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 13 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.