Shloka 29
Balarāma Slays Balvala and Visits Sacred Tīrthas; He Attempts to Stop Bhīma–Duryodhana
दिष्टं तदनुमन्वानो रामो द्वारवतीं ययौ । उग्रसेनादिभि: प्रीतैर्ज्ञातिभि: समुपागत: ॥ २९ ॥
diṣṭaṁ tad anumanvāno rāmo dvāravatīṁ yayau ugrasenādibhiḥ prītair jñātibhiḥ samupāgataḥ
ทรงเห็นว่าศึกนั้นเป็นการจัดวางของพรหมลิขิต พระรามะ (พลรามะ) จึงเสด็จกลับทวารกา ที่นั่นพระอุครเสนะและญาติทั้งหลายผู้ยินดีได้ออกมาต้อนรับพระองค์
Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī explains that the word diṣṭam, “fate,” indicates that the battle between Bhīma and Duryodhana had been enjoined by Lord Kṛṣṇa and set into motion by Him.
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This verse shows Balarāma accepting the outcome as diṣṭam—arranged by providence—illustrating the Bhagavatam mood of steady acceptance of results while continuing one’s dharma.
After events in the narrative concluded, Balarāma, accepting the situation as ordained, returned to Dvāravatī where His family members, led by Ugrasena, welcomed Him with affection.
Do your duty sincerely, and when outcomes are beyond control, accept them as providential and move forward without bitterness—staying connected to devotion and supportive community, as Balarāma is received by His loved ones.