Chapter 9, Verse 3
Chapter 9: Niśumbha Vadha — निशुम्भवधऋषिरुवाच चकार कोपमतुलं रक्तबीजे निपातिते । शुम्भासुरो निशुम्भश्च हतेष्वन्येषु चाहवे ॥
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Transliteration
ṛṣiruvāca cakāra kopamatulaṃ raktabīje nipātite śumbhāsuro niśumbhaśca hateṣvanyeṣu cāhave
Meaning
(The Rishi said:) When Raktabija was felled and the others slain in battle, the asuras Shumbha and Nishumbha gave way to measureless wrath.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 9, Verse 3?▼
(The Rishi said:) When Raktabija was felled and the others slain in battle, the asuras Shumbha and Nishumbha gave way to measureless wrath.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 3 of Chapter 9 (Niśumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Nishumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.