Chapter 8, Verse 23
Chapter 8: Raktabīja Vadha — रक्तबीजवधसा चाह धूम्रजटिलमीशानमपराजिता । दूत त्वं गच्छ भगवन् पार्श्वं शुम्भनिशुम्भयोः ॥
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Transliteration
sā cāha dhūmrajaṭilamīśānamaparājitā dūta tvaṃ gaccha bhagavan pārśvaṃ śumbhaniśumbhayoḥ
Meaning
And she, the unconquered one, said to Ishana (Shiva) of smoke-coloured matted locks: 'Go, O Lord, as a messenger, to the side of Shumbha and Nishumbha.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 8, Verse 23?▼
And she, the unconquered one, said to Ishana (Shiva) of smoke-coloured matted locks: 'Go, O Lord, as a messenger, to the side of Shumbha and Nishumbha.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 23 of Chapter 8 (Raktabīja Vadha — The Slaying of Raktabija) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.