Chapter 9, Verse 5
Chapter 9: Niśumbha Vadha — निशुम्भवधतस्याग्रतस्तथा पृष्ठे पार्श्वयोश्च महासुराः । सन्दष्टौष्ठपुटाः क्रुद्धा हन्तुं देवीमुपाययुः ॥
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Transliteration
tasyāgratastathā pṛṣṭhe pārśvayośca mahāsurāḥ sandaṣṭauṣṭhapuṭāḥ kruddhā hantuṃ devīmupāyayuḥ
Meaning
Before him, behind him and on his flanks, the great asuras, biting their lips in fury, advanced to slay the Devi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 9, Verse 5?▼
Before him, behind him and on his flanks, the great asuras, biting their lips in fury, advanced to slay the Devi.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 5 of Chapter 9 (Niśumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Nishumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.