Chapter 9, Verse 34
Chapter 9: Niśumbha Vadha — निशुम्भवधतस्य निष्क्रामतो देवी प्रहस्य स्वनवत्ततः । शिरश्चिच्छेद खड्गेन ततोऽसावपतद्भुवि ॥
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Transliteration
tasya niṣkrāmato devī prahasya svanavattataḥ śiraściccheda khaḍgena tato'sāvapatadbhuvi
Meaning
As he came forth, the Devi, laughing aloud, then severed his head with her sword; thereupon he fell to the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 9, Verse 34?▼
As he came forth, the Devi, laughing aloud, then severed his head with her sword; thereupon he fell to the ground.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 34 of Chapter 9 (Niśumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Nishumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.