Chapter 9, Verse 6
Chapter 9: Niśumbha Vadha — निशुम्भवधआजगाम महावीर्यः शुम्भोऽपि स्वबलैर्वृतः । निहन्तुं चण्डिकां कोपात्कृत्वा युद्धं तु मातृभिः ॥
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Transliteration
ājagāma mahāvīryaḥ śumbho'pi svabalairvṛtaḥ nihantuṃ caṇḍikāṃ kopātkṛtvā yuddhaṃ tu mātṛbhiḥ
Meaning
Shumbha too, of great valour, came surrounded by his own forces, to slay Chandika in wrath, after fighting with the Mothers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 9, Verse 6?▼
Shumbha too, of great valour, came surrounded by his own forces, to slay Chandika in wrath, after fighting with the Mothers.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 6 of Chapter 9 (Niśumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Nishumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.