Shloka 9
Hiraṇyakaśipu’s Wrath, the Assault on Vedic Culture, and the Boy-Yamarāja’s Teaching on the Soul
तस्मिन् कूटेऽहिते नष्टे कृत्तमूले वनस्पतौ । विटपा इव शुष्यन्ति विष्णुप्राणा दिवौकस: ॥ ९ ॥
tasmin kūṭe ’hite naṣṭe kṛtta-mūle vanas-patau viṭapā iva śuṣyanti viṣṇu-prāṇā divaukasaḥ
ಮರದ ಬೇರನ್ನು ಕತ್ತರಿಸಿ ಮರ ಬಿದ್ದಾಗ, ಅದರ ಕೊಂಬೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ರೆಂಬೆಗಳು ತಾವಾಗಿಯೇ ಒಣಗುತ್ತವೆ. ಅದೇ ರೀತಿ, ನಾನು ಈ ಕಪಟಿ ವಿಷ್ಣುವನ್ನು ಕೊಂದಾಗ, ವಿಷ್ಣುವನ್ನೇ ಪ್ರಾಣ ಮತ್ತು ಆತ್ಮವಾಗಿ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ದೇವತೆಗಳು ತಮ್ಮ ಜೀವನದ ಮೂಲವನ್ನು ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಒಣಗಿ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಾರೆ.
The difference between the demigods and the demons is here explained. The demigods always follow the instructions of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, whereas the demons simply plan to disturb or kill Him. Nevertheless, sometimes the demons very much appreciate the full dependence of the demigods upon the mercy of the Lord. This is indirect glorification of the demigods by the demons.
FAQs
This verse uses the image of cutting a tree at its root: when the root is severed, the branches dry up. Similarly, when the chief source of harm is removed, the spread of adharma collapses.
Because the devas ultimately depend on Viṣṇu for their strength, protection, and purpose; their vitality is sustained by alignment with the Supreme Lord rather than independent power.
Instead of only treating symptoms, identify and remove the root cause of a problem—especially the underlying tendency toward deceit, envy, or harmful intent—while staying grounded in devotion and dharma.