Chapter 8, Verse 61
Chapter 8: Raktabīja Vadha — रक्तबीजवधनीरक्तश्च महीपाल रक्तबीजो महासुरः । ततस्ते हर्षमतुलमवापुस्त्रिदशा नृप ॥
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Transliteration
nīraktaśca mahīpāla raktabījo mahāsuraḥ tataste harṣamatulamavāpustridaśā nṛpa
Meaning
And Raktabija, the great asura, became bloodless, O protector of the earth; thereupon the gods attained boundless joy, O King.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 8, Verse 61?▼
And Raktabija, the great asura, became bloodless, O protector of the earth; thereupon the gods attained boundless joy, O King.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 61 of Chapter 8 (Raktabīja Vadha — The Slaying of Raktabija) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.