Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 34
Jarāsandha’s Siege of Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma’s Victory, and the Founding of Dvārakā amid Kālayavana’s Threat
हतेषु सर्वानीकेषु नृपो बार्हद्रथस्तदा । उपेक्षितो भगवता मगधान् दुर्मना ययौ ॥ ३४ ॥
hateṣu sarvānīkeṣu nṛpo bārhadrathas tadā upekṣito bhagavatā magadhān durmanā yayau
Tendo sido mortos todos os seus exércitos e sendo ele desprezado pelo Bhagavān, o rei Jarāsandha, filho de Bṛhadratha, voltou entristecido ao reino de Magadha.
FAQs
This verse states that after all of Jarāsandha’s military divisions were destroyed, he became dejected and returned to Magadha, feeling disregarded by Bhagavān.
Although his armies were repeatedly crushed, Kṛṣṇa did not engage Jarāsandha in the way the king expected; perceiving this as neglect, Jarāsandha withdrew in frustration.
When ego seeks recognition, setbacks feel like “being ignored.” This verse encourages humility—accept results as higher arrangement and avoid doubling down on pride after defeat.