Chapter 6, Verse 9
Chapter 6: Dhūmralocana Vadha — धूम्रलोचनवधऋषिरुवाच इत्युक्तः सोऽभ्यधावत्तामसुरो धूम्रलोचनः । हुङ्कारेणैव तं भस्म सा चकाराम्बिका तदा ॥
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Transliteration
ṛṣiruvāca ityuktaḥ so'bhyadhāvattāmasuro dhūmralocanaḥ huṅkāreṇaiva taṃ bhasma sā cakārāmbikā tadā
Meaning
(The Rishi said:) Thus addressed, the asura Dhumralochana rushed at her; and with a mere 'hum' (hunkara) Ambika then reduced him to ashes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 6, Verse 9?▼
(The Rishi said:) Thus addressed, the asura Dhumralochana rushed at her; and with a mere 'hum' (hunkara) Ambika then reduced him to ashes.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 9 of Chapter 6 (Dhūmralocana Vadha — The Slaying of Dhumralochana) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.