Chapter 8, Verse 6
Chapter 8: Raktabīja Vadha — रक्तबीजवधइत्याज्ञाप्यासुरपतिः शुम्भो भैरवशासनः । निर्जगाम महासैन्यसहस्रैर्बहुभिर्वृतः ॥
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Transliteration
ityājñāpyāsurapatiḥ śumbho bhairavaśāsanaḥ nirjagāma mahāsainyasahasrairbahubhirvṛtaḥ
Meaning
Having thus commanded, Shumbha, the lord of the asuras, of terrible rule, went forth surrounded by many thousands of great armies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 8, Verse 6?▼
Having thus commanded, Shumbha, the lord of the asuras, of terrible rule, went forth surrounded by many thousands of great armies.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 6 of Chapter 8 (Raktabīja Vadha — The Slaying of Raktabija) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.