Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 19
Kṛṣṇa Slays Kuvalayāpīḍa and Enters Kaṁsa’s Wrestling Arena
तौ रेजतू रङ्गगतौ महाभुजौविचित्रवेषाभरणस्रगम्बरौ । यथा नटावुत्तमवेषधारिणौमन: क्षिपन्तौ प्रभया निरीक्षताम् ॥ १९ ॥
tau rejatū raṅga-gatau mahā-bhujau vicitra-veṣābharaṇa-srag-ambarau yathā naṭāv uttama-veṣa-dhāriṇau manaḥ kṣipantau prabhayā nirīkṣatām
Arrayed with variegated ornaments, garlands and garments, just like a pair of excellently costumed actors, the two mighty-armed Lords shone splendidly in the arena. Indeed, They overpowered the minds of all onlookers with Their effulgences.
FAQs
It describes Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma entering the wrestling arena, shining with splendid attire and ornaments, and captivating everyone’s minds by Their radiant presence.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī speaks this verse while narrating Kṛṣṇa’s Mathurā-līlā to King Parīkṣit.
It highlights the transformative power of divine darśana—by turning the mind toward the Lord’s beauty and presence, one’s attention naturally shifts away from distraction and toward devotion.