Chapter 9, Verse 7
Chapter 9: Niśumbha Vadha — निशुम्भवधततो युद्धमतीवासीद्देव्या शुम्भनिशुम्भयोः । शरवर्षमतीवोग्रं मेघयोरिव वर्षतोः ॥
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Transliteration
tato yuddhamatīvāsīddevyā śumbhaniśumbhayoḥ śaravarṣamatīvograṃ meghayoriva varṣatoḥ
Meaning
Then ensued a fierce battle between the Devi and Shumbha-Nishumbha, with a most violent rain of arrows, like two clouds pouring rain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 9, Verse 7?▼
Then ensued a fierce battle between the Devi and Shumbha-Nishumbha, with a most violent rain of arrows, like two clouds pouring rain.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 7 of Chapter 9 (Niśumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Nishumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.