Shloka 19
Pradyumna’s Abduction, Mahā-māyā, and the Slaying of Śambara
गदामाविध्य तरसा प्रद्युम्नाय महात्मने । प्रक्षिप्य व्यनदन्नादं वज्रनिष्पेषनिष्ठुरम् ॥ १९ ॥
gadām āvidhya tarasā pradyumnāya mahātmane prakṣipya vyanadan nādaṁ vajra-niṣpeṣa-niṣṭhuram
Śambara fit tournoyer sa massue avec fougue et la lança sur le magnanime Pradyumna, faisant retentir un fracas âpre comme l’éclat de la foudre.
FAQs
This verse describes the enemy forcefully whirling and hurling a mace at the great-souled Pradyumna, roaring fiercely—setting the scene for Pradyumna’s heroic victory.
In the combat narrative, Pradyumna is challenged by his opponent, who attacks by casting a mace and roaring to intimidate him—typical of the escalating duel described by Śukadeva.
Even when faced with aggressive threats, remain steady in purpose and dharma; intimidation is often part of conflict, but inner composure and right action lead to victory.