Chapter 5, Verse 39
Chapter 5: Devyā Dūta Saṃvāda — देव्या दूतसंवादस्तोत्रं ममैतत्क्रियते शुम्भदैत्यनिराकृतैः । देवैः समेतैः समरे निशुम्भेन पराजितैः ॥
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Transliteration
stotraṃ mamaitatkriyate śumbhadaityanirākṛtaiḥ devaiḥ sametaiḥ samare niśumbhena parājitaiḥ
Meaning
'This hymn is being offered to me by the assembled gods, set at naught by the daitya Shumbha and defeated in battle by Nishumbha.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 5, Verse 39?▼
'This hymn is being offered to me by the assembled gods, set at naught by the daitya Shumbha and defeated in battle by Nishumbha.'
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 39 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.