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
Die Helden der Yadu, vom maßlosen Trinken berauscht und im Herzen überheblich, wurden durch Śrī Kṛṣṇas Māyā verwirrt, und unter ihnen erhob sich ein furchtbarer Streit.
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.