Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 15
Dadhīci’s Supreme Charity and the Opening of Indra’s War with Vṛtrāsura
वृत्रमभ्यद्रवच्छत्रुमसुरानीकयूथपै: । पर्यस्तमोजसा राजन् क्रुद्धो रुद्र इवान्तकम् ॥ १५ ॥
vṛtram abhyadravac chatrum asurānīka-yūthapaiḥ paryastam ojasā rājan kruddho rudra ivāntakam
Ó rei Parīkṣit, assim como Rudra, irado, outrora correu contra Antaka para matá-lo, do mesmo modo Indra, com grande ímpeto, atacou Vṛtrāsura, cercado pelos chefes dos exércitos asúricos.
FAQs
This verse describes Vṛtra charging Indra with immense strength, supported by the chiefs of the asura armies, and compares his fury to Rudra confronting Death—showing his overwhelming battle-might.
The comparison highlights the intensity and fearsome force of Vṛtra’s attack—Rudra symbolizes unstoppable, destructive power when enraged, making the scene vivid for King Parīkṣit.
The verse illustrates focused determination and courage in confronting formidable challenges—channeling strong energy with purpose rather than hesitation.