Shloka 15
Jarāsandha’s Siege of Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma’s Victory, and the Founding of Dvārakā amid Kālayavana’s Threat
एवं सम्मन्त्र्य दाशार्हौ दंशितौ रथिनौ पुरात् । निर्जग्मतु: स्वायुधाढ्यौ बलेनाल्पीयसा वृतौ ॥ १५ ॥
evaṁ sammantrya dāśārhau daṁśitau rathinau purāt nirjagmatuḥ svāyudhāḍhyau balenālpīyasā vṛtau
આ રીતે પરામર્શ કરીને દાશાર્હ—શ્રીકૃષ્ણ અને બલરામ—કવચ ધારણ કરીને, તેજસ્વી શસ્ત્રોથી સજ્જ થઈ રથોમાં નગરમાંથી બહાર નીકળ્યા. તેમની સાથે બહુ જ ઓછી સેના હતી.
FAQs
This verse shows Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma acting with deliberation—consulting first, then departing well-armed yet with a small force—highlighting divine strategy rather than reliance on massive armies.
In the narrative of Chapter 50, events are arranged so Kṛṣṇa’s plan can unfold (leading toward the episode of Mucukunda and the handling of powerful enemies); the small force underscores purposeful, controlled action.
Make decisions thoughtfully (seek counsel, reflect), then act decisively with proper preparation—without depending solely on external strength or numbers.