Shloka 6
Balarāma Slays Balvala and Visits Sacred Tīrthas; He Attempts to Stop Bhīma–Duryodhana
सोऽपतद्भुवि निर्भिन्नललाटोऽसृक् समुत्सृजन् । मुञ्चन्नार्तस्वरं शैलो यथा वज्रहतोऽरुण: ॥ ६ ॥
so ’patad bhuvi nirbhinna- lalāṭo ’sṛk samutsṛjan muñcann ārta-svaraṁ śailo yathā vajra-hato ’ruṇaḥ
ബൽവലൻ വേദനയോടെ നിലവിളിച്ചുകൊണ്ട് നിലത്തു വീണു, അവന്റെ നെറ്റി പിളർന്ന് രക്തം ഒഴുകുന്നുണ്ടായിരുന്നു. ഇടിമിന്നലേറ്റ ചുവന്ന പർവ്വതം പോലെ അവൻ കാണപ്പെട്ടു.
According to the ācāryas, the demon appeared reddish with blood, like a mountain red with oxide.
FAQs
It depicts Dvivida collapsing with a split forehead, bleeding and crying out—an intense poetic image showing the decisive defeat of the demonic aggressor by Lord Balarāma.
The comparison emphasizes the sheer force and finality of the blow—Dvivida’s massive body falls like a mountain shattered by the vajra, highlighting the Lord’s irresistible power.
Unchecked violence and arrogance ultimately collapse under the weight of their own consequences; the Bhagavatam encourages aligning with dharma and seeking divine shelter rather than destructive pride.