Chapter 5, Verse 72
Chapter 5: Devyā Dūta Saṃvāda — देव्या दूतसंवादअन्येषामपि दैत्यानां सर्वे देवा न वै युधि । तिष्ठन्ति सम्मुखे देवि किं पुनः स्त्री त्वमेकिका ॥
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Transliteration
anyeṣāmapi daityānāṃ sarve devā na vai yudhi tiṣṭhanti sammukhe devi kiṃ punaḥ strī tvamekikā
Meaning
Before even the other daityas, all the gods do not stand firm in battle, O Devi; how much less you, a single woman?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 5, Verse 72?▼
Before even the other daityas, all the gods do not stand firm in battle, O Devi; how much less you, a single woman?
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 72 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.