Chapter 6, Verse 12
Chapter 6: Dhūmralocana Vadha — धूम्रलोचनवधकांश्चित्करप्रहारेण दैत्यानास्येन चापरान् । आक्रान्त्या चाधरेणान्यान् जघान स महासुरान् ॥
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Transliteration
kāṃścitkaraprahāreṇa daityānāsyena cāparān ākrāntyā cādhareṇānyān jaghāna sa mahāsurān
Meaning
Some of the great asuras it slew with a blow of its paw, others with its mouth, and yet others by crushing them under (its body).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 6, Verse 12?▼
Some of the great asuras it slew with a blow of its paw, others with its mouth, and yet others by crushing them under (its body).
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 12 of Chapter 6 (Dhūmralocana Vadha — The Slaying of Dhumralochana) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.