Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 6
Vṛtrāsura Rebukes Indra; Heroic Combat and the Asura’s Pure Devotional Prayers
एवं सुरगणान् क्रुद्धो भीषयन् वपुषा रिपून् । व्यनदत् सुमहाप्राणो येन लोका विचेतस: ॥ ६ ॥
evaṁ sura-gaṇān kruddho bhīṣayan vapuṣā ripūn vyanadat sumahā-prāṇo yena lokā vicetasaḥ
シュカデーヴァ・ゴースヴァーミーは語った。怒りに燃える大力の英雄ヴリトラースラは、逞しく頑丈なその身で天界の神々を震え上がらせた。轟く咆哮が響くと、諸世界の生きとし生けるものはほとんど気を失った。
FAQs
This verse describes Vṛtrāsura as so formidable that his very form and thunderous roar terrified the demigods and stunned the worlds.
In the narrative of the Indra–Vṛtrāsura battle, he confronts the sura-army with immense strength, shaking their confidence as the war intensifies.
It highlights how overwhelming force (or presence) can unsettle others—encouraging a devotee to cultivate inner steadiness and not be easily shaken by external intimidation.