Chapter 7, Verse 19
Chapter 7: Caṇḍa-Muṇḍa Vadha — चण्डमुण्डवधउत्थाय च महासिंहं देवी चण्डमधावत । गृहीत्वा चास्य केशेषु शिरस्तेनासिनाच्छिनत् ॥
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Transliteration
utthāya ca mahāsiṃhaṃ devī caṇḍamadhāvata gṛhītvā cāsya keśeṣu śirastenāsinācchinat
Meaning
And rising upon her great lion, the Devi rushed at Chanda; seizing him by the hair, she severed his head with her sword.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 7, Verse 19?▼
And rising upon her great lion, the Devi rushed at Chanda; seizing him by the hair, she severed his head with her sword.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 19 of Chapter 7 (Caṇḍa-Muṇḍa Vadha — The Slaying of Chanda and Munda) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.