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Durga Saptashati — Chapter 2, Verse 24

Mahishasura Sainya Vadha

समस्तरोमकूपेषु निजरश्मीन् दिवाकरः । कालश्च दत्तवान् खड्गं तस्याश्चर्म च निर्मलम् ॥ २४ ॥

samastaromakūpeṣhu nijaraśhmīn divākaraḥ kālaśhcha dattavān khaḍgaṁ tasyāśhcharma cha nirmalam

Translation

The sun filled all the pores of her skin with his rays, and Kala (Time) gave her a sword and a spotless shield.

Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)

सूर्य ने उनके सारे रोमकूपों में अपनी किरणें भर दीं, और काल ने उन्हें खड्ग और निर्मल ढाल दी।

Commentary

Her very skin shines with sunlight. Time itself gives her a sword, fitting for the one who is Kalaratri. Gita Press notes a variant, tasyai charma.

Durga Saptashati Chapter 2.24 (Mahishasura Sainya Vadha)