Chapter 8, Verse 43
Chapter 8: Raktabīja Vadha — रक्तबीजवधयावन्तः पतितास्तस्य शरीराद्रक्तबिन्दवः । तावन्तः पुरुषा जातास्तद्वीर्यबलविक्रमाः ॥
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Transliteration
yāvantaḥ patitāstasya śarīrādraktabindavaḥ tāvantaḥ puruṣā jātāstadvīryabalavikramāḥ
Meaning
As many drops of blood as fell from his body, so many men (purushas) were born, of his might, strength and prowess.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 8, Verse 43?▼
As many drops of blood as fell from his body, so many men (purushas) were born, of his might, strength and prowess.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 43 of Chapter 8 (Raktabīja Vadha — The Slaying of Raktabija) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.