Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 43
Deva–Asura Battle after the Nectar; Bali’s Illusions and Hari’s Intervention
तस्य कर्मोत्तमं वीक्ष्य दुर्मर्ष: शक्तिमाददे । तां ज्वलन्तीं महोल्काभां हस्तस्थामच्छिनद्धरि: ॥ ४३ ॥
tasya karmottamaṁ vīkṣya durmarṣaḥ śaktim ādade tāṁ jvalantīṁ maholkābhāṁ hasta-sthām acchinad dhariḥ
Nang makita ni Maharaja Bali ang dalubhasang mga aktibidad militar ni Indra, hindi niya mapigilan ang kanyang galit. Kaya kumuha siya ng isa pang sandata, na kilala bilang shakti, na nagliliyab na parang isang malaking sulo. Ngunit pinagputul-putol ni Indra ang sandatang iyon habang nasa kamay pa ito ni Bali.
FAQs
This verse shows Hari’s immediate, decisive protection—He neutralizes the demon’s blazing spear before it can be used, demonstrating the Lord’s supremacy over all weapons and threats.
Seeing the extraordinary valor of his opponent, Durmarṣa escalated the fight by selecting a powerful weapon (śakti), but Hari’s superior power rendered it ineffective instantly.
When confronted by intense obstacles, remember that divine shelter (Hari) can remove dangers at their source; cultivate steadiness and reliance on God rather than fear of “blazing” problems.