Shloka 24
श्रीशुक उवाच इत्याभाष्य सुरान्वेधा: सह देवैररिन्दम । अजितस्य पदं साक्षाज्जगाम तमस: परम् ॥ २४ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca ity ābhāṣya surān vedhāḥ saha devair arindama ajitasya padaṁ sākṣāj jagāma tamasaḥ param
Śrī Śuka said: O Parīkṣit, subduer of foes, having thus addressed the demigods, Brahmā went with them to the abode of Ajita, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, beyond the darkness of the material world.
Mahārāja Parīkṣit is addressed here as arindama, “subduer of all enemies.” Not only do we have enemies outside of our bodies, but within our bodies there are many enemies, such as lusty desires, anger and greed. Mahārāja Parīkṣit is specifically addressed as arindama because in his political life he was able to subdue all kinds of enemies, and even though he was a young king, as soon as he heard that he was going to die within seven days, he immediately left his kingdom. He did not follow the dictates of enemies within his body, such as lust, greed and anger. He was not at all angry with the muni’s son who had cursed him. Rather, he accepted the curse and prepared for his death in the association of Śukadeva Gosvāmī. Death is inevitable; no one can surpass the force of death. Therefore Mahārāja Parīkṣit, while fully alive, wanted to hear Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. He is consequently addressed here as arindama.
FAQs
Ajita is the Supreme Lord, unconquerable by anyone, whose abode and position are beyond material darkness (tamas).
After addressing one another and concluding their appeal, Brahmā led the devas to directly take shelter of the Supreme Lord for divine help.
When overwhelmed by confusion or fear, one should seek higher guidance—turning the mind toward the Lord through prayer, remembrance, and surrender to transcend ignorance.