Srimad Bhagavatam — Prathama Skandha, Shloka 15
Inauspicious Omens and Arjuna’s Return from Dvārakā
धूम्रा दिश: परिधय: कम्पते भू: सहाद्रिभि: । निर्घातश्च महांस्तात साकं च स्तनयित्नुभि: ॥ १५ ॥
dhūmrā diśaḥ paridhayaḥ kampate bhūḥ sahādribhiḥ nirghātaś ca mahāṁs tāta sākaṁ ca stanayitnubhiḥ
Sieh, wie Rauch den Himmel wie ein Ring umschließt. Die Erde bebt mitsamt den Bergen. Man hört gewaltigen Donner ohne Wolken, und Blitze zucken im Blau.
FAQs
This verse describes cosmic disturbances—smoky directions, trembling earth and mountains, and thunderous crashes—signaling an inauspicious shift in the world’s condition after Krishna’s disappearance.
Arjuna reports the abnormal, fearful signs to Yudhiṣṭhira because they indicate a grave change in the cosmic order, connected with Krishna’s withdrawal and the approaching influence of Kali.
The verse reminds one to seek shelter in devotion and dharma when instability increases—strengthening sādhana, truthfulness, and reliance on the Lord rather than external security.