Shloka 6
Deva–Asura Battle after the Nectar; Bali’s Illusions and Hari’s Intervention
तत्रान्योन्यं सपत्नास्ते संरब्धमनसो रणे । समासाद्यासिभिर्बाणैर्निजघ्नुर्विविधायुधै: ॥ ६ ॥
tatrānyonyaṁ sapatnās te saṁrabdha-manaso raṇe samāsādyāsibhir bāṇair nijaghnur vividhāyudhaiḥ
In that fight both sides, their hearts inflamed with wrath and enmity, closed in upon one another and struck each other with swords, arrows, and many kinds of weapons.
There are always two kinds of men in this universe, not only on this planet but also in higher planetary systems. All the kings dominating planets like the sun and moon also have enemies like Rāhu. It is because of occasional attacks upon the sun and moon by Rāhu that eclipses take place. The fighting between the demons and demigods is perpetual; it cannot be stopped unless intelligent persons from both sides take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
FAQs
In this verse, the Bhagavatam describes the rival Devas and Asuras rushing at each other in rage and attacking with swords, arrows, and many weapons—depicting the intensity of the cosmic battle.
They are competing for dominance and the results of the great events surrounding the ocean-churning; their opposing natures and ambitions culminate in open warfare, which Śukadeva narrates to Parīkṣit.
It warns how anger and rivalry quickly escalate into harm; a devotee can apply this by cultivating self-control, seeking dharmic resolution, and remembering the Lord rather than acting from rage.