Shloka 6
नीयमाने धने गोभिर्नृभिश्चाच्युतचोदितै: । आजगाम जरासन्धस्त्रयोविंशत्यनीकप: ॥ ६ ॥
nīyamāne dhane gobhir nṛbhiś cācyuta-coditaiḥ ājagāma jarāsandhas trayo-viṁśaty-anīka-paḥ
As the wealth was being carried by oxen and men under Acyuta’s command, Jarāsandha arrived, leading twenty-three akṣauhiṇī armies.
FAQs
This verse shows Jarāsandha arriving with a large, organized force even as Kṛṣṇa’s men are removing wealth—illustrating Jarāsandha’s persistent hostility and the recurring conflict between adharmic aggression and Kṛṣṇa’s dharma-protecting leadership.
In the unfolding narrative around Rukmiṇī’s impending marriage and political tensions, Jarāsandha appears as a major antagonist; he arrives precisely as Kṛṣṇa’s party is moving resources, heightening the confrontation and setting the stage for further action.
It suggests aligning one’s actions with the guidance of the infallible Lord—acting with purpose, discipline, and devotion—especially when facing opposition or sudden obstacles.