Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 11
Arjuna Marries Subhadrā; Kṛṣṇa Honors Two Devotees in Mithilā (Śrutadeva and Bahulāśva)
तच्छ्रुत्वा क्षुभितो राम: पर्वणीव महार्णव: । गृहीतपाद: कृष्णेन सुहृद्भिश्चानुसान्त्वित: ॥ ११ ॥
tac chrutvā kṣubhito rāmaḥ parvaṇīva mahārṇavaḥ gṛhīta-pādaḥ kṛṣṇena suhṛdbhiś cānusāntvitaḥ
When He heard of Subhadrā’s kidnapping, Lord Balarāma became as disturbed as the ocean during the full moon, but Lord Kṛṣṇa respectfully took hold of His feet and, together with other family members, pacified Him by explaining the matter.
FAQs
This verse shows Balarāma’s agitation compared to a surging ocean, yet he becomes calm when restrained by Kṛṣṇa and soothed by well-wishers—teaching that anger can be checked through divine guidance and good association.
Kṛṣṇa physically restrained Balarāma to prevent his agitation from escalating, and to restore harmony—an intimate act of brotherly intervention within the Lord’s līlā.
When emotions surge, seek the grounding influence of a trusted guide and supportive friends; practical restraint and calming counsel can return the mind to steadiness and dharmic action.