Chapter 9, Verse 10
Chapter 9: Niśumbha Vadha — निशुम्भवधताडिते वाहने देवी क्षुरप्रेणासिमुत्तमम् । निशुम्भस्याशु चिच्छेद चर्म चाप्यष्टचन्द्रकम् ॥
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Transliteration
tāḍite vāhane devī kṣurapreṇāsimuttamam niśumbhasyāśu ciccheda carma cāpyaṣṭacandrakam
Meaning
When her mount was struck, the Devi quickly cut, with a razor-sharp arrow, Nishumbha's excellent sword, and his shield marked with eight moons as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 9, Verse 10?▼
When her mount was struck, the Devi quickly cut, with a razor-sharp arrow, Nishumbha's excellent sword, and his shield marked with eight moons as well.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 10 of Chapter 9 (Niśumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Nishumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.