Shloka 20
Pradyumna’s Abduction, Mahā-māyā, and the Slaying of Śambara
तामापतन्तीं भगवान् प्रद्युम्नो गदया गदाम् । अपास्य शत्रवे क्रुद्ध: प्राहिणोत् स्वगदां नृप ॥ २० ॥
tām āpatantīṁ bhagavān pradyumno gadayā gadām apāsya śatrave kruddhaḥ prāhiṇot sva-gadāṁ nṛpa
Wahai Raja, ketika gada Śambara melayang datang, Bhagavān Pradyumna menepisnya dengan gadanya sendiri; kemudian dengan murka Baginda melontar gadanya ke arah musuh.
FAQs
In this verse, Pradyumna calmly deflects the incoming mace and then, with righteous anger, counterattacks by hurling his own mace at Śambara—showing divine prowess and fearlessness.
After parrying the enemy’s weapon, Pradyumna becomes angry at Śambara’s aggression and responds decisively, turning defense into a powerful counterstrike within the battle narrative.
It teaches steadiness under attack: first protect yourself wisely, then act firmly and decisively against wrongdoing—without panic—anchored in courage and clarity.