Shloka 15
Dhruva’s War with the Yakṣas and the Protection of the Holy Name
नदत्सु यातुधानेषु जयकाशिष्वथो मृधे । उदतिष्ठद्रथस्तस्य नीहारादिव भास्कर: ॥ १५ ॥
nadatsu yātudhāneṣu jaya-kāśiṣv atho mṛdhe udatiṣṭhad rathas tasya nīhārād iva bhāskaraḥ
As the Yakṣas roared in battle, boasting, “We have conquered Dhruva Mahārāja!”, Dhruva’s chariot suddenly appeared—like the sun bursting forth from within a bank of mist.
Here Dhruva Mahārāja is compared to the sun and the great assembly of the Yakṣas to foggy mist. Fog is insignificant in comparison with the sun. Although the sun is sometimes seen to be covered by fog, in fact the sun cannot be covered by anything. Our eyes may be covered by a cloud, but the sun is never covered. By this comparison to the sun, the greatness of Dhruva Mahārāja in all circumstances is affirmed.
FAQs
This verse depicts the Yakṣas roaring and claiming victory, while Dhruva’s chariot rises brilliantly—showing his fearless presence and the dramatic turning of the battle.
The imagery conveys how Dhruva’s appearance on the battlefield dispels confusion and fear, just as sunlight breaks through mist and reveals everything clearly.
When negativity grows loud and confident, remain steady in duty and integrity—clarity and strength can re-emerge like the sun through fog.