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Durga Saptashati — Chapter 9, Verse 12

Nishumbha Vadha

ताडिते वाहने देवी क्षुरप्रेणासिमुत्तमम् । निशुम्भस्याशु चिच्छेद चर्म चाप्यष्टचन्द्रकम् ॥ १२ ॥

tāḍite vāhane devī kṣhurapreṇāsimuttamam niśhumbhasyāśhu chichchheda charma chāpyaṣhṭachandrakam

Translation

When her mount was struck, the Devi quickly cut down Nishumbha's fine sword with a razor-edged arrow, and his shield set with eight moons.

Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)

अपने वाहन पर चोट होने पर देवी ने क्षुरप्र बाण से निशुम्भ की श्रेष्ठ तलवार तुरंत काट डाली, और आठ चाँदों वाली ढाल भी।

Commentary

Kshurapra is a razor-headed arrow.

Durga Saptashati Chapter 9.12 (Nishumbha Vadha)