Chapter 9, Verse 8
Chapter 9: Niśumbha Vadha — निशुम्भवधचिच्छेदास्ताञ्छरांस्ताभ्यां चण्डिका स्वशरोत्करैः । ताडयामास चाङ्गेषु शस्त्रौघैरसुरेश्वरौ ॥
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Transliteration
cicchedāstāñcharāṃstābhyāṃ caṇḍikā svaśarotkaraiḥ tāḍayāmāsa cāṅgeṣu śastraughairasureśvarau
Meaning
Chandika cut those arrows shot by the two with her own showers of arrows, and struck the two lords of asuras on their limbs with masses of weapons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 9, Verse 8?▼
Chandika cut those arrows shot by the two with her own showers of arrows, and struck the two lords of asuras on their limbs with masses of weapons.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 8 of Chapter 9 (Niśumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Nishumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.