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Durga Saptashati — Chapter 3, Verse 7

Mahishasura Vadha

सिंहमाहत्य खड्गेन तीक्ष्णधारेण मूर्धनि । आजघान भुजे सव्ये देवीमप्यतिवेगवान् ॥ ७ ॥

siṁhamāhatya khaḍgena tīkṣhṇadhāreṇa mūrdhani ājaghāna bhuje savye devīmapyativegavān

Translation

Striking the lion on the head with his sharp-edged sword, he also struck the Devi on her left arm with great force.

Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)

उसने तीखी धार वाली तलवार से सिंह के सिर पर वार करके देवी की बाईं भुजा पर भी बड़े वेग से प्रहार किया।

Commentary

Chikshura lands a real blow on the Devi herself, and the next verse shows what happens.

Durga Saptashati Chapter 3.7 (Mahishasura Vadha)