Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 22
Dhruva’s War with the Yakṣas and the Protection of the Holy Name
इति ब्रुवंश्चित्ररथ: स्वसारथिं यत्त: परेषां प्रतियोगशङ्कित: । शुश्राव शब्दं जलधेरिवेरितं नभस्वतो दिक्षु रजोऽन्वदृश्यत ॥ २२ ॥
iti bruvaṁś citra-rathaḥ sva-sārathiṁ yattaḥ pareṣāṁ pratiyoga-śaṅkitaḥ śuśrāva śabdaṁ jaladher iveritaṁ nabhasvato dikṣu rajo ’nvadṛśyata
Тем временем Дхрува Махараджа, ожидавший подвоха со стороны коварных врагов, беседовал со своим колесничим. Вдруг они услышали страшный грохот, словно ревел океан, и увидели, что со всех сторон на них надвигается стена пыли.
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This verse describes a roaring sound like the ocean in a storm and dust rising in all directions—classic signs of a large force approaching.
He became alert, suspecting an imminent confrontation, and therefore addressed his charioteer while preparing for what was coming.
Be vigilant and prepared—when warning signs appear, respond thoughtfully and promptly rather than remaining complacent.