Chapter 9, Verse 9
Chapter 9: Niśumbha Vadha — निशुम्भवधनिशुम्भो निशितं खड्गं चर्म चादाय सुप्रभम् । अताडयन्मूर्ध्नि सिंहं देव्या वाहनमुत्तमम् ॥
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Transliteration
niśumbho niśitaṃ khaḍgaṃ carma cādāya suprabham atāḍayanmūrdhni siṃhaṃ devyā vāhanamuttamam
Meaning
Nishumbha, taking up a sharp sword and a bright shield, struck on the head the lion, the Devi's excellent mount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Durga Saptashati Chapter 9, Verse 9?▼
Nishumbha, taking up a sharp sword and a bright shield, struck on the head the lion, the Devi's excellent mount.
Which chapter and verse of the Durga Saptashati is this?▼
This is verse 9 of Chapter 9 (Niśumbha Vadha — The Slaying of Nishumbha) of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam), a scripture of 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana.