Bhakti Arohan
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Durga Saptashati — Chapter 1, Verse 80

Madhu-Kaitabha Vadha

लज्जा पुष्टिस्तथा तुष्टिस्त्वं शान्तिः क्षान्तिरेव च । खड्गिनी शूलिनी घोरा गदिनी चक्रिणी तथा ॥ ८० ॥

lajjā puṣhṭistathā tuṣhṭistvaṁ śhāntiḥ kṣhāntireva cha khaḍginī śhūlinī ghorā gadinī chakriṇī tathā

Translation

you are modesty, nourishment and contentment, you are peace and patience. Terrible, you bear the sword, the trident, the mace and the discus,

Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)

तुम्हीं लज्जा, पुष्टि और तुष्टि हो, तुम्हीं शांति और क्षमा हो। तुम भयंकर हो और खड्ग, शूल, गदा तथा चक्र धारण करती हो,

Commentary

The hymn moves from inner virtues (peace, patience) straight to weapons. The same Mother who is gentle within also fights fiercely for her children.

Durga Saptashati Chapter 1.80 (Madhu-Kaitabha Vadha)