Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.104

Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.104

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c9.104

3) Boon to Raktabīja. Raktabīja secured from Śiva a boon according to which if one drop of blood from his body fell on the battlefield, many Raktabījas would arise from the blood and fight the enemies. Each of these Raktabījas would also be like the others in the matter of strength, form and weapons. (Devī Bhāgavata, 5th Skandha).

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Devībhāgavatapurāṇa — Sanskrit