Chapter 5, Verse 1
Chapter 5: Devyā Dūta Saṃvāda — देव्या दूतसंवादॐ क्लीं ऋषिरुवाच पुरा शुम्भनिशुम्भाभ्यामसुराभ्यां शचीपतेः । त्रैलोक्यं यज्ञभागाश्च हृता मदबलाश्रयात् ॥
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Transliteration
oṃ klīṃ ṛṣiruvāca purā śumbhaniśumbhābhyāmasurābhyāṃ śacīpateḥ trailokyaṃ yajñabhāgāśca hṛtā madabalāśrayāt
Meaning
(Om Klim. The Rishi said:) Of old, the three worlds and the sacrificial shares of Indra were carried off by the two asuras Shumbha and Nishumbha, relying upon their pride and might.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 5, Verse 1?▼
(Om Klim. The Rishi said:) Of old, the three worlds and the sacrificial shares of Indra were carried off by the two asuras Shumbha and Nishumbha, relying upon their pride and might.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 1 of Chapter 5 (Devyā Dūta Saṃvāda — The Devi's Dialogue with the Messenger) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.