Chapter 8, Verse 40
Chapter 8: Raktabīja Vadha — रक्तबीजवधरक्तबिन्दुर्यदा भूमौ पतत्यस्य शरीरतः । समुत्पतति मेदिन्यां तत्प्रमाणो महासुरः ॥
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Transliteration
raktabinduryadā bhūmau patatyasya śarīrataḥ samutpatati medinyāṃ tatpramāṇo mahāsuraḥ
Meaning
Whenever a drop of blood fell from his body to the ground, there sprang up from the earth a great asura of equal stature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 8, Verse 40?▼
Whenever a drop of blood fell from his body to the ground, there sprang up from the earth a great asura of equal stature.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 40 of Chapter 8 (Raktabīja Vadha — The Slaying of Raktabija) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.