Chapter 8, Verse 56
Chapter 8: Raktabīja Vadha — रक्तबीजवधमुखेन काली जगृहे रक्तबीजस्य शोणितम् । ततोऽसावाजघानाथ गदया तत्र चण्डिकाम् ॥
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Transliteration
mukhena kālī jagṛhe raktabījasya śoṇitam tato'sāvājaghānātha gadayā tatra caṇḍikām
Meaning
Kali caught the blood of Raktabija with her mouth. Then he struck Chandika there with his mace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 8, Verse 56?▼
Kali caught the blood of Raktabija with her mouth. Then he struck Chandika there with his mace.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 56 of Chapter 8 (Raktabīja Vadha — The Slaying of Raktabija) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.