Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 29
Indra Slays Namuci—The Limits of Power and the Triumph of Divine Strategy
नमुचिस्तद्वधं दृष्ट्वा शोकामर्षरुषान्वित: । जिघांसुरिन्द्रं नृपते चकार परमोद्यमम् ॥ २९ ॥
namucis tad-vadhaṁ dṛṣṭvā śokāmarṣa-ruṣānvitaḥ jighāṁsur indraṁ nṛpate cakāra paramodyamam
Ô Roi, quand Namuci, un autre démon, vit le massacre de Bala et Pāka, il fut rempli de chagrin et de lamentations. Ainsi, en colère, il fit une grande tentative pour tuer Indra.
FAQs
This verse shows how grief and offended pride can quickly turn into rage, pushing Namuci toward violent revenge against Indra—illustrating how uncontrolled anger drives destructive action.
After witnessing the slaying of his associate, Namuci became overwhelmed by sorrow and fury and, seeking retaliation, resolved to attack and kill Indra.
When loss or insult arises, pause before reacting; otherwise grief and indignation can harden into revenge. Channel intense emotion into dharmic action and remembrance of the Lord rather than retaliation.