Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 26
Indra Slays Namuci—The Limits of Power and the Triumph of Divine Strategy
ततस्तुराषाडिषुबद्धपञ्जराद् विनिर्गत: साश्वरथध्वजाग्रणी: । बभौ दिश: खं पृथिवीं च रोचयन् स्वतेजसा सूर्य इव क्षपात्यये ॥ २६ ॥
tatas turāṣāḍ iṣu-baddha-pañjarād vinirgataḥ sāśva-ratha-dhvajāgraṇīḥ babhau diśaḥ khaṁ pṛthivīṁ ca rocayan sva-tejasā sūrya iva kṣapātyaye
Ensuite, Indra se dégagea de la cage formée par le réseau de flèches. Paraissant avec son char, son étendard, ses chevaux et son cocher, il réjouit le ciel, la terre et les directions ; de son propre éclat il brilla comme le soleil à la fin de la nuit.
FAQs
This verse portrays a trapped warrior (Indra) emerging safely and shining again, illustrating how divine arrangement can reverse danger and restore strength—like sunrise ending night.
The comparison highlights sudden restoration of brilliance and confidence after a period of obscuration—Indra’s radiance returns dramatically, as daylight dispels darkness.
When circumstances feel confining, continue steady duty and faith; situations can change swiftly, and inner clarity can return—like dawn after night.