Shloka 19
ते प्रगृह्ा महाघोरान् पर्वतान् परिघान् द्रुमान् विक्षोभयन्त: सलिलमुत्थितं शतयोजनम्,'फिर सरोवरके जलको सौ योजन ऊँचे उछालते तथा हाथमें महाघोर पर्वत, परिघ एवं वृक्ष लिये हुए वे देवताओंपर टूट पड़ते थे। उन दानवोंकी संख्या दस हजारकी थी। जब उन्होंने देवताओंको अच्छी तरह पीड़ित किया, तब वे भागकर इन्द्रकी शरणमें गये
te pragṛhya mahāghorān parvatān parighān drumān vikṣobhayantaḥ salilam utthitaṃ śatayojanam |
Bhīṣma said: “Seizing fearsome mountains, iron clubs, and trees, they churned the waters so violently that the lake’s water surged up to a hundred yojanas. Armed with these dreadful weapons, those Dānavas rushed upon the gods. Their host numbered ten thousand. When the gods had been grievously tormented, they fled and sought refuge with Indra.”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
When oppression becomes unbearable, seeking rightful protection under a legitimate guardian (here, Indra as lord of the gods) is portrayed as an appropriate response; power used without restraint leads to fear and disorder, while refuge under dharmic authority restores stability.
A host of Dānavas, wielding mountains, iron clubs, and trees, violently churns a lake so its waters rise immensely and then assaults the gods; after being severely harassed, the gods retreat and take shelter with Indra.