Shloka 49
Jarāsandha’s Siege of Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma’s Victory, and the Founding of Dvārakā amid Kālayavana’s Threat
इति सम्मन्त्र्य भगवान् दुर्गं द्वादशयोजनम् । अन्त:समुद्रे नगरं कृत्स्नाद्भुतमचीकरत् ॥ ४९ ॥
iti sammantrya bhagavān durgaṁ dvādaśa-yojanam antaḥ-samudre nagaraṁ kṛtsnādbhutam acīkarat
இவ்வாறு பலராமருடன் ஆலோசித்த பின், பகவான் கடலின் உள்ளே பன்னிரண்டு யோஜனை அளவுள்ள கோட்டையை அமைத்தார்; அந்தக் கோட்டைக்குள் எல்லா அற்புதங்களும் நிறைந்த நகரத்தையும் உருவாக்கினார்.
FAQs
This verse states that after deliberation, Bhagavān had a vast, unconquerable fortress and a completely wondrous city constructed within the ocean—describing the divine establishment of Dvārakā.
In the narrative, Jarāsandha repeatedly attacked Mathurā; Kṛṣṇa, after consulting, arranged a secure strategic refuge—Dvārakā—so His people could be protected while His divine mission continued.
Act thoughtfully: consult wise counsel, plan for safety, and create stable support systems—protecting dependents while continuing one’s dharma without panic.