Chapter 7, Verse 3
Chapter 7: Caṇḍa-Muṇḍa Vadha — चण्डमुण्डवधते दृष्ट्वा तां समादातुमुद्यमं चक्रुरुद्यताः । आकृष्टचापासिधरास्तथान्ये तत्समीपगाः ॥
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Transliteration
te dṛṣṭvā tāṃ samādātumudyamaṃ cakrurudyatāḥ ākṛṣṭacāpāsidharāstathānye tatsamīpagāḥ
Meaning
On seeing her, some of them, exerting themselves, strove to seize her, while others, bows and swords drawn, drew near her.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 7, Verse 3?▼
On seeing her, some of them, exerting themselves, strove to seize her, while others, bows and swords drawn, drew near her.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 3 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.