Shloka 46
Jarāsandha’s Siege of Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma’s Victory, and the Founding of Dvārakā amid Kālayavana’s Threat
यवनोऽयं निरुन्धेऽस्मानद्य तावन्महाबल: । मागधोऽप्यद्य वा श्वो वा परश्वो वागमिष्यति ॥ ४६ ॥
yavano ’yaṁ nirundhe ’smān adya tāvan mahā-balaḥ māgadho ’py adya vā śvo vā paraśvo vāgamiṣyati
Yavana yang sangat kuat ini sudah mengepung kita pada hari ini; dan raja Magadha juga akan tiba di sini—jika bukan hari ini maka esok atau lusa.
FAQs
This verse states that Kālayavana, described as very powerful, was then besieging Kṛṣṇa’s people, creating an immediate threat that required prompt action.
Kṛṣṇa highlights the urgency of a two-front danger: while Kālayavana attacks now, Jarāsandha is expected to arrive imminently, so the Yādavas must respond with careful strategy rather than reckless battle.
Assess risks realistically, plan for compounding pressures, and choose a response that protects dependents—timely strategy can be more dharmic and effective than impulsive confrontation.