Chapter 8, Verse 31
Chapter 8: Raktabīja Vadha — रक्तबीजवधतस्याग्रतस्तथा काली शूलपातविदारितान् । खट्वाङ्गपोथितांश्चारीन्कुर्वती व्यचरत्तदा ॥
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Transliteration
tasyāgratastathā kālī śūlapātavidāritān khaṭvāṅgapothitāṃścārīnkurvatī vyacarattadā
Meaning
Before her, then, ranged Kali, rending the foes with the fall of her pike and crushing them with her skull-staff (khatvanga).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 8, Verse 31?▼
Before her, then, ranged Kali, rending the foes with the fall of her pike and crushing them with her skull-staff (khatvanga).
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 31 of Chapter 8 (Raktabīja Vadha — The Slaying of Raktabija) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.