Chapter 8, Verse 17
Chapter 8: Raktabīja Vadha — रक्तबीजवधतथैव वैष्णवी शक्तिर्गरुडोपरि संस्थिता । शङ्खचक्रगदाशार्ङ्गखड्गहस्ताभ्युपाययौ ॥
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Transliteration
tathaiva vaiṣṇavī śaktirgaruḍopari saṃsthitā śaṅkhacakragadāśārṅgakhaḍgahastābhyupāyayau
Meaning
Likewise the Vaishnavi shakti, seated upon Garuda, came holding conch, discus, mace, the Sharnga bow and a sword in her hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 8, Verse 17?▼
Likewise the Vaishnavi shakti, seated upon Garuda, came holding conch, discus, mace, the Sharnga bow and a sword in her hands.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 17 of Chapter 8 (Raktabīja Vadha — The Slaying of Raktabija) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.