Chapter 6, Verse 5
Chapter 6: Dhūmralocana Vadha — धूम्रलोचनवधऋषिरुवाच तेनाज्ञप्तस्ततः शीघ्रं स दैत्यो धूम्रलोचनः । वृतः षष्ट्या सहस्राणामसुराणां द्रुतं ययौ ॥
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Transliteration
ṛṣiruvāca tenājñaptastataḥ śīghraṃ sa daityo dhūmralocanaḥ vṛtaḥ ṣaṣṭyā sahasrāṇāmasurāṇāṃ drutaṃ yayau
Meaning
(The Rishi said:) Thus commanded, the daitya Dhumralochana went forth swiftly, surrounded by sixty thousand asuras.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 6, Verse 5?▼
(The Rishi said:) Thus commanded, the daitya Dhumralochana went forth swiftly, surrounded by sixty thousand asuras.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 5 of Chapter 6 (Dhūmralocana Vadha — The Slaying of Dhumralochana) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.