Shloka 24
बाणयुद्धम्, हरिहरसंवादः, ज्वरप्रकरणम्, अनिरुद्धमोचनम्
Bāṇa’s War, the Jvara Episode, Hari–Hara Dialogue, and Aniruddha’s Release
जृम्भणास्त्रेण गोविन्दो जृम्भयाम् आस शंकरम् ततः प्रणेशुर् दैतेयाः प्रमथाश् च समन्ततः
jṛmbhaṇāstreṇa govindo jṛmbhayām āsa śaṃkaram tataḥ praṇeśur daiteyāḥ pramathāś ca samantataḥ
Alors Govinda, recourant à l’arme Jṛmbhaṇa, fit bâiller Śaṅkara lui-même jusqu’à l’hébétude; et aussitôt, de toutes parts, les Daityas et les Pramathas tombèrent sans connaissance, vaincus par la puissance souveraine du Seigneur.
Sage Parāśara (narrating to Maitreya)
FAQs
In this verse it symbolizes irresistible divine control: Govinda’s weapon induces overpowering stupor, instantly disabling even formidable hosts (Daityas and Śiva’s Pramathas) and demonstrating Vishnu’s supremacy in the narrative.
Parāśara presents a decisive turn: by a single astra, Govinda causes Śaṅkara to yawn into incapacity, and the surrounding forces collapse—showing that the battle’s resolution is governed by the Lord’s will rather than mere martial strength.
The verse underscores Vaishnava doctrine that Vishnu/Krishna is the Supreme Reality and ultimate ruler of cosmic powers—capable of subduing even divine allies and their retinues without negating their greatness, but establishing Vishnu’s paramount sovereignty.