Shloka 5
Deva–Asura Battle after the Nectar; Bali’s Illusions and Hari’s Intervention
तत्र दैवासुरो नाम रण: परमदारुण: । रोधस्युदन्वतो राजंस्तुमुलो रोमहर्षण: ॥ ५ ॥
tatra daivāsuro nāma raṇaḥ parama-dāruṇaḥ rodhasy udanvato rājaṁs tumulo roma-harṣaṇaḥ
O King, upon the shore of the Ocean of Milk there arose a most dreadful battle between the gods and the demons, so tumultuous that merely hearing of it makes one’s hair stand on end.
FAQs
This verse describes the conflict as an intensely fierce, tumultuous battle between the devas and asuras, occurring on the shore of the ocean and evoking awe and fear (romaharṣaṇa).
Śukadeva Gosvāmī is narrating the Bhagavatam to King Parīkṣit; the address “rājan” marks the direct teacher-disciple dialogue and keeps the listener anchored in the unfolding history.
The verse reminds readers that inner and outer conflicts can become “tumultuous”; a devotee should remain steady, seek dharmic clarity, and take shelter of the Lord rather than being swept away by agitation.