Chapter 8, Verse 27
Chapter 8: Raktabīja Vadha — रक्तबीजवधयतो नियुक्तो दौत्येन तया देव्या शिवः स्वयम् । शिवदूतीति लोकेऽस्मिंस्ततः सा ख्यातिमागता ॥
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Transliteration
yato niyukto dautyena tayā devyā śivaḥ svayam śivadūtīti loke'smiṃstataḥ sā khyātimāgatā
Meaning
Because Shiva himself was appointed by that Devi as a messenger (duta), she therefore became renowned in this world as Shivaduti.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 8, Verse 27?▼
Because Shiva himself was appointed by that Devi as a messenger (duta), she therefore became renowned in this world as Shivaduti.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 27 of Chapter 8 (Raktabīja Vadha — The Slaying of Raktabija) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.