Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 52
Deva–Asura Battle after the Nectar; Bali’s Illusions and Hari’s Intervention
एवं दैत्यैर्महामायैरलक्ष्यगतिभीरणे । सृज्यमानासु मायासु विषेदु: सुरसैनिका: ॥ ५२ ॥
evaṁ daityair mahā-māyair alakṣya-gatibhī raṇe sṛjyamānāsu māyāsu viṣeduḥ sura-sainikāḥ
Ainsi, tandis que les asuras, experts en la grande māyā et aux mouvements imperceptibles, tissaient des illusions dans le combat, les soldats des dieux furent saisis d’abattement.
FAQs
This verse shows that even powerful beings like the demigods can become disheartened when confronted by terrifying, hard-to-detect illusions; steadiness and divine shelter are needed to overcome māyā.
Because the Daityas, skilled in great magical arts, generated frightening illusions with imperceptible movements, which confused and weakened the demigod soldiers.
When fear, misinformation, or mental illusions cloud judgment, pause and seek clarity through sādhana—prayer, scriptural guidance, and good association—rather than acting from confusion.