Chapter 9, Verse 15
Chapter 9: Niśumbha Vadha — निशुम्भवधतस्मिन्निपतिते भूमौ निशुम्भे भीमविक्रमे । भ्रातर्यतीव सङ्क्रुद्धः प्रययौ हन्तुमम्बिकाम् ॥
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Transliteration
tasminnipatite bhūmau niśumbhe bhīmavikrame bhrātaryatīva saṅkruddhaḥ prayayau hantumambikām
Meaning
When his brother Nishumbha of terrible valour had fallen to the earth, (Shumbha), exceedingly enraged, advanced to slay Ambika.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 9, Verse 15?▼
When his brother Nishumbha of terrible valour had fallen to the earth, (Shumbha), exceedingly enraged, advanced to slay Ambika.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 15 of Chapter 9 (Niśumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Nishumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.