Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 13
The Disappearance of the Yadu Dynasty and Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Departure
महापानाभिमत्तानां वीराणां दृप्तचेतसाम् । कृष्णमायाविमूढानां सङ्घर्ष: सुमहानभूत् ॥ १३ ॥
mahā-pānābhimattānāṁ vīrāṇāṁ dṛpta-cetasām kṛṣṇa-māyā-vimūḍhānāṁ saṅgharṣaḥ su-mahān abhūt
Para wira Yadu, mabuk kerana minum berlebihan dan dipenuhi keangkuhan, diperdaya oleh māyā Śrī Kṛṣṇa; maka tercetuslah pertelingkahan yang amat dahsyat sesama mereka.
FAQs
This verse states that excessive drinking made the warriors delirious and proud, and under Kṛṣṇa’s māyā it culminated in a massive internal clash.
Śukadeva explains that, as part of the Lord’s arrangement, the Yadus became bewildered by Kṛṣṇa’s māyā; intoxication and pride then triggered a great mutual conflict.
Avoid habits that inflame ego and dull discrimination—especially intoxication—because they easily breed quarrel; cultivate sobriety, humility, and devotion to remain clear-minded.