Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 28
Dhruva’s War with the Yakṣas and the Protection of the Holy Name
एवंविधान्यनेकानि त्रासनान्यमनस्विनाम् । ससृजुस्तिग्मगतय आसुर्या माययासुरा: ॥ २८ ॥
evaṁ-vidhāny anekāni trāsanāny amanasvinām sasṛjus tigma-gataya āsuryā māyayāsurāḥ
Demikianlah, untuk menakut-nakuti orang yang kurang cerdas, para Yakṣa yang bersifat asurik itu, dengan kekuatan māyā mereka, menciptakan banyak gejala aneh dan mengerikan; sebab tabiat mereka memang keji.
FAQs
This verse explains that asuras use demoniac illusion (māyā) to project terrifying phenomena specifically to agitate and frighten the weak-hearted.
In the battle narrative, the demoniac side relies on illusion and psychological disturbance—swift, fear-inducing displays—to destabilize opponents rather than fighting only by straightforward strength.
When fear and anxiety arise from appearances, rumors, or mental projections, respond with steadiness and discernment—recognizing that many disturbances are “māyā-like” and lose power when faced with clarity and inner resolve.