Shloka 32
Jarāsandha’s Siege of Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma’s Victory, and the Founding of Dvārakā amid Kālayavana’s Threat
स मुक्तो लोकनाथाभ्यां व्रीडितो वीरसम्मत: । तपसे कृतसङ्कल्पो वारित: पथि राजभि: ॥ ३२ ॥ वाक्यै: पवित्रार्थपदैर्नयनै: प्राकृतैरपि । स्वकर्मबन्धप्राप्तोऽयं यदुभिस्ते पराभव: ॥ ३३ ॥
sā mukto loka-nāthābhyāṁ vrīḍito vīra-sammataḥ tapase kṛta-saṅkalpo vāritaḥ pathi rājabhiḥ
Jarasandha, que les combattants avaient grandement honoré, eut honte après avoir été libéré par les deux Seigneurs de l'univers, et il décida donc de faire pénitence. Cependant, sur la route, plusieurs rois le convainquirent par la sagesse spirituelle et des arguments mondains qu'il devait abandonner son idée d'abnégation. Ils lui dirent : « Ta défaite face aux Yadus n'était que la réaction inévitable de ton karma passé. »
FAQs
This verse shows a heroic king becoming ashamed of worldly entanglement and firmly resolving to take up austerity—indicating that inner purification and renunciation may follow even great worldly honor.
As described here, after being released he intended to leave for penance, but other kings intercepted him—reflecting how worldly duties and political expectations can obstruct a renunciant resolve.
Even if society praises you, cultivate humility and make a firm commitment to spiritual discipline; also recognize and consciously navigate social pressures that try to pull you back into old roles.