Shloka 14
The Killing of Keśī and Vyomāsura; Nārada’s Prophetic Praise of Kṛṣṇa
दिष्ट्या ते निहतो दैत्यो लीलयायं हयाकृति: । यस्य हेषितसन्त्रस्तास्त्यजन्त्यनिमिषा दिवम् ॥ १४ ॥
diṣṭyā te nihato daityo līlayāyaṁ hayākṛtiḥ yasya heṣita-santrastās tyajanty animiṣā divam
馬の悪魔はあまりにも恐ろしく、そのいななきは半神たちを怯えさせ、天界の王国を捨てさせるほどでした。しかし、私たちの幸運のおかげで、あなたはその悪魔を殺すという遊戯を楽しまれました。
FAQs
This verse praises Śrī Kṛṣṇa for killing the horse-formed demon Keśī effortlessly as a divine pastime, emphasizing Kṛṣṇa’s supreme power and His protection of Vraja.
After witnessing Keśī’s terrifying power and hearing that even the devas feared his neighing, the boys glorified Kṛṣṇa with wonder and gratitude for saving them so easily.
Remembering that Kṛṣṇa removes dangers can strengthen faith during fear and uncertainty; devotees respond by gratitude, prayer, and steady bhakti rather than panic.