Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 52
Deva–Asura Battle after the Nectar; Bali’s Illusions and Hari’s Intervention
एवं दैत्यैर्महामायैरलक्ष्यगतिभीरणे । सृज्यमानासु मायासु विषेदु: सुरसैनिका: ॥ ५२ ॥
evaṁ daityair mahā-māyair alakṣya-gatibhī raṇe sṛjyamānāsu māyāsu viṣeduḥ sura-sainikāḥ
Demikianlah, ketika para asura ahli mahā-māyā—yang geraknya tak terlihat—menciptakan berbagai ilusi dalam pertempuran, para prajurit dewa menjadi murung dan putus asa.
FAQs
This verse shows that even powerful beings like the demigods can become disheartened when confronted by terrifying, hard-to-detect illusions; steadiness and divine shelter are needed to overcome māyā.
Because the Daityas, skilled in great magical arts, generated frightening illusions with imperceptible movements, which confused and weakened the demigod soldiers.
When fear, misinformation, or mental illusions cloud judgment, pause and seek clarity through sādhana—prayer, scriptural guidance, and good association—rather than acting from confusion.