Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 13
The Disappearance of the Yadu Dynasty and Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Departure
महापानाभिमत्तानां वीराणां दृप्तचेतसाम् । कृष्णमायाविमूढानां सङ्घर्ष: सुमहानभूत् ॥ १३ ॥
mahā-pānābhimattānāṁ vīrāṇāṁ dṛpta-cetasām kṛṣṇa-māyā-vimūḍhānāṁ saṅgharṣaḥ su-mahān abhūt
The heroes of the Yadu dynasty became intoxicated from their extravagant drinking and began to feel arrogant. When they were thus bewildered by the personal potency of Lord Kṛṣṇa, a terrible quarrel arose among them.
FAQs
This verse states that excessive drinking made the warriors delirious and proud, and under Kṛṣṇa’s māyā it culminated in a massive internal clash.
Śukadeva explains that, as part of the Lord’s arrangement, the Yadus became bewildered by Kṛṣṇa’s māyā; intoxication and pride then triggered a great mutual conflict.
Avoid habits that inflame ego and dull discrimination—especially intoxication—because they easily breed quarrel; cultivate sobriety, humility, and devotion to remain clear-minded.