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Durga Saptashati — Chapter 1, Verse 21

Madhu-Kaitabha Vadha

समाधिर्नाम वैश्योऽहमुत्पन्नो धनिनां कुले ॥ २१ ॥

samādhirnāma vaiśhyo’hamutpanno dhanināṁ kule

Translation

"I am a merchant named Samadhi, born into a wealthy family.

Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)

"मैं धनियों के कुल में उत्पन्न समाधि नाम का वैश्य हूँ।

Commentary

His name, Samadhi, means deep meditative absorption. It hints at where his story will end: in 13.18 he asks the Devi not for wealth but for liberating knowledge.

Durga Saptashati Chapter 1.21 (Madhu-Kaitabha Vadha)