Chapter 5, Verse 11
Chapter 5: Devyā Dūta Saṃvāda — देव्या दूतसंवादअतिसौम्यातिरौद्रायै नतास्तस्यै नमो नमः । नमो जगत्प्रतिष्ठायै देव्यै कृत्यै नमो नमः ॥
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Transliteration
atisaumyātiraudrāyai natāstasyai namo namaḥ namo jagatpratiṣṭhāyai devyai kṛtyai namo namaḥ
Meaning
To her who is at once most gentle and most terrible, we bow; salutation, salutation; salutation to the support of the world, to the Devi who is Action (Kriti), salutation, salutation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 5, Verse 11?▼
To her who is at once most gentle and most terrible, we bow; salutation, salutation; salutation to the support of the world, to the Devi who is Action (Kriti), salutation, salutation.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 11 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.