Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 17
Ikṣvāku Dynasty: Vikukṣi’s Offense, Purañjaya’s Victory, Māndhātā’s Birth, and Saubhari’s Fall and Renunciation
तैस्तस्य चाभूत्प्रधनं तुमुलं लोमहर्षणम् । यमाय भल्लैरनयद् दैत्यान् अभिययुर्मृधे ॥ १७ ॥
tais tasya cābhūt pradhanaṁ tumulaṁ loma-harṣaṇam yamāya bhallair anayad daityān abhiyayur mṛdhe
There was a fierce battle between the demons and Purañjaya. Indeed, it was so fierce that when one hears about it one’s hairs stand on end. All the demons bold enough to come before Purañjaya were immediately sent to the residence of Yamarāja by his arrows.
FAQs
In this verse, ‘yamāya’ indicates being sent to Yama—the lord of death—meaning the enemies were slain and thus reached the jurisdiction of death and judgment.
The text highlights the intensity and fearful scale of the conflict to show how formidable adharma can appear—and how decisively it is checked when confronted by rightful strength.
Face harmful tendencies and injustice decisively: when guided by dharma, firm action can remove destructive forces rather than allowing them to grow.