Chapter 9, Verse 32
Chapter 9: Niśumbha Vadha — निशुम्भवधशूलहस्तं समायान्तं निशुम्भममरार्दनम् । हृदि विव्याध शूलेन वेगाविद्धेन चण्डिका ॥
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Transliteration
śūlahastaṃ samāyāntaṃ niśumbhamamarārdanam hṛdi vivyādha śūlena vegāviddhena caṇḍikā
Meaning
As Nishumbha, tormentor of the gods, came on, pike in hand, Chandika pierced him in the heart with her pike, hurled with force.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 9, Verse 32?▼
As Nishumbha, tormentor of the gods, came on, pike in hand, Chandika pierced him in the heart with her pike, hurled with force.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 32 of Chapter 9 (Niśumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Nishumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.