Shloka 28
The Killing of Keśī and Vyomāsura; Nārada’s Prophetic Praise of Kṛṣṇa
मयपुत्रो महामायो व्योमो गोपालवेषधृक् । मेषायितानपोवाह प्रायश्चोरायितो बहून् ॥ २८ ॥
maya-putro mahā-māyo vyomo gopāla-veṣa-dhṛk meṣāyitān apovāha prāyaś corāyito bahūn
Então surgiu Vyoma, poderoso mago, filho do demônio Maya, disfarçado de menino vaqueiro. Fingindo entrar no jogo como ladrão, foi roubando a maioria dos rapazes que faziam de ovelhas.
FAQs
Vyomāsura is a demon (son of Maya) who disguised himself as a cowherd boy and abducted many of Kṛṣṇa’s friends by using illusion, making them appear like sheep and carrying them away.
It highlights the source of his deceptive power—he was connected with strong asuric mysticism and illusion—showing how demons exploit disguise and māyā against devotees.
Not everything that looks friendly is spiritually safe; devotees should cultivate discernment, stay in good association, and take shelter of Kṛṣṇa, who ultimately protects His devotees from deception.