Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 50
Kṛṣṇa Defeats Bāṇāsura and Receives Śiva’s Prayers
The Śoṇitapura Battle and the Jvara Episode
इति लब्ध्वाभयं कृष्णं प्रणम्य शिरसासुर: । प्राद्युम्निं रथमारोप्य सवध्वो समुपानयत् ॥ ५० ॥
iti labdhvābhayaṁ kṛṣṇaṁ praṇamya śirasāsuraḥ prādyumniṁ ratham āropya sa-vadhvo samupānayat
Thus attaining freedom from fear, Bāṇāsura offered obeisances to Lord Kṛṣṇa by touching his head to the ground. Bāṇa then seated Aniruddha and His bride on their chariot and brought them before the Lord.
FAQs
This verse shows that when Kṛṣṇa grants abhaya—assurance of safety—even an asura becomes pacified and acts respectfully, indicating Kṛṣṇa’s supreme power to remove fear and transform the heart.
After Kṛṣṇa reassured him of safety, the demon offered obeisance and complied by escorting Pradyumna—along with his wife—showing submission to Kṛṣṇa’s command within the unfolding līlā.
Seek shelter of the Lord in fearful situations—through prayer, remembrance, and right action—trusting that divine protection brings clarity and the strength to do what is proper and reconciliatory.