Chapter 6, Verse 19
Chapter 6: Dhūmralocana Vadha — धूम्रलोचनवधकेशेष्वाकृष्य बद्ध्वा वा यदि वः संशयो युधि । तदाशेषायुधैः सर्वैरसुरैर्विनिहन्यताम् ॥
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Transliteration
keśeṣvākṛṣya baddhvā vā yadi vaḥ saṃśayo yudhi tadāśeṣāyudhaiḥ sarvairasurairvinihanyatām
Meaning
dragging her by the hair or binding her. But if you have any doubt about (succeeding in) the fight, then let her be slain by all the asuras with all their weapons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 6, Verse 19?▼
dragging her by the hair or binding her. But if you have any doubt about (succeeding in) the fight, then let her be slain by all the asuras with all their weapons.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 19 of Chapter 6 (Dhūmralocana Vadha — The Slaying of Dhumralochana) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.