Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 35
Jarāsandha’s Siege of Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma’s Victory, and the Founding of Dvārakā amid Kālayavana’s Threat
मुकुन्दोऽप्यक्षतबलो निस्तीर्णारिबलार्णव: । विकीर्यमाण: कुसुमैस्त्रीदशैरनुमोदित: ॥ ३५ ॥ माथुरैरुपसङ्गम्य विज्वरैर्मुदितात्मभि: । उपगीयमानविजय: सूतमागधवन्दिभि: ॥ ३६ ॥
mukundo ’py akṣata-balo nistīrṇāri-balārṇavaḥ vikīryamāṇaḥ kusumais trīdaśair anumoditaḥ
Lord Mukunda crossed the ocean of enemy armies with His own forces wholly unscathed. The denizens of heaven congratulated Him, showering flowers. The people of Mathurā, freed from the fever of anxiety and filled with joy, came out to meet Him as bards, heralds, and panegyrists sang of His victory.
FAQs
Because Kṛṣṇa’s triumph over overwhelming hostile forces restores dharma; the devas express approval and joy by raining flowers and offering praise.
Mukunda refers to the Lord who grants liberation (mukti) and bliss; here it highlights that the Supreme Lord remains undefeated and fully powerful.
It suggests meeting life’s obstacles with steadiness and faith—seeing challenges as surmountable when one takes shelter of the Lord and acts righteously.