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Durga Saptashati — Chapter 9, Verse 11

Nishumbha Vadha

निशुम्भो निशितं खड्गं चर्म चादाय सुप्रभम् । अताडयन्मूर्ध्नि सिंहं देव्या वाहनमुत्तमम् ॥ ११ ॥

niśhumbho niśhitaṁ khaḍgaṁ charma chādāya suprabham atāḍayanmūrdhni siṁhaṁ devyā vāhanamuttamam

Translation

Nishumbha, taking a sharp sword and a shining shield, struck the Devi's excellent mount, the lion, on the head.

Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)

निशुम्भ ने तीखी तलवार और चमकती ढाल लेकर देवी के श्रेष्ठ वाहन सिंह के सिर पर प्रहार किया।

Commentary

Once again the lion is attacked, and the Devi responds.

Durga Saptashati Chapter 9.11 (Nishumbha Vadha)