Shloka 24
Mahābhārata-saṅkṣepa and Avatāra-kāraṇa
Brahmā’s Synopsis of the Epic and the Logic of Divine Descents
एकादशभिरुद्युक्ता युक्ता दुर्योधनादयः / आसीद्युद्धं संकुलं च देवासुररणोपमम्
ekādaśabhirudyuktā yuktā duryodhanādayaḥ / āsīdyuddhaṃ saṃkulaṃ ca devāsuraraṇopamam
एकादशव्यूहसमायुक्ता दुर्योधनादयः समुत्थिताः। तदा युद्धं संकुलं जातं देवासुररणोपमम्॥
Unclear from provided excerpt (not identifiable as Vishnu–Garuda dialogue from this single verse)
Concept: Worldly conflict mirrors cosmic struggle; human war becomes a stage for dharma’s contest.
Vedantic Theme: Loka-saṅgraha and the play of guṇas in collective karma; the battlefield as a crucible for svadharma.
Application: Recognize escalation and chaos as consequences of collective choices; cultivate discernment and restraint even amid competition.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Type: battlefield
Related Themes: Garuda Purana (1.145) Mahābhārata-kathā sequence: lead-up to Bhīṣma’s fall and liberation themes
FAQs
It emphasizes the scale, intensity, and cosmic-like ferocity of the conflict—so overwhelming that it resembles mythic wars between divine and demonic forces.
It indicates an arrangement or readiness involving eleven units/divisions (commonly understood as military formations or groupings), highlighting organized mobilization before the clash.
It can be read as a reminder that collective conflicts quickly become chaotic; therefore, discipline, restraint, and dharmic decision-making are essential before entering any confrontation.