Shloka 31
Ambikā-vana Śiva-pūjā; Nanda Saved from the Serpent; Śaṅkhacūḍa Slain
अविदूर इवाभ्येत्य शिरस्तस्य दुरात्मन: । जहार मुष्टिनैवाङ्ग सहचूडमणिं विभु: ॥ ३१ ॥
avidūra ivābhyetya śiras tasya durātmanaḥ jahāra muṣṭinaivāṅga saha-cūḍa-maṇiṁ vibhuḥ
Ó rei, o Senhor todo-poderoso alcançou Śaṅkhacūḍa de muito longe como se estivesse perto e, com o punho, removeu a cabeça do perverso, junto com a joia de sua crista.
FAQs
This verse shows the Lord as vibhu—fully capable of instantly removing danger—destroying the wicked aggressor with effortless power, implying His swift protection for those under His shelter.
In the narrative, a demonic attacker threatens the Lord’s associates; Kṛṣṇa removes the threat decisively, demonstrating divine justice and safeguarding His devotees.
Cultivate steady bhakti and remembrance of the Lord; the takeaway is faith that sincere devotion brings inner protection—courage, clarity, and deliverance from harmful influences.