Chapter 7, Verse 23
Chapter 7: Caṇḍa-Muṇḍa Vadha — चण्डमुण्डवधमया तवात्रोपहृतौ चण्डमुण्डौ महापशू । युद्धयज्ञे स्वयं शुम्भं निशुम्भं च हनिष्यसि ॥
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Transliteration
mayā tavātropahṛtau caṇḍamuṇḍau mahāpaśū yuddhayajñe svayaṃ śumbhaṃ niśumbhaṃ ca haniṣyasi
Meaning
'Here I have brought you Chanda and Munda, the two great beasts, as offerings in this sacrifice of battle; Shumbha and Nishumbha you shall slay yourself.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 7, Verse 23?▼
'Here I have brought you Chanda and Munda, the two great beasts, as offerings in this sacrifice of battle; Shumbha and Nishumbha you shall slay yourself.'
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 23 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.