Chapter 7, Verse 5
Chapter 7: Caṇḍa-Muṇḍa Vadha — चण्डमुण्डवधभ्रुकुटीकुटिलात्तस्या ललाटफलकाद्द्रुतम् । काली करालवदना विनिष्क्रान्तासिपाशिनी ॥
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Transliteration
bhrukuṭīkuṭilāttasyā lalāṭaphalakāddrutam kālī karālavadanā viniṣkrāntāsipāśinī
Meaning
From the knit brow of her forehead there suddenly sprang forth Kali, of terrible countenance, armed with sword and noose,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 7, Verse 5?▼
From the knit brow of her forehead there suddenly sprang forth Kali, of terrible countenance, armed with sword and noose,
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 5 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.