Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 11
Pauṇḍraka’s False Vāsudeva Claim, His Death, and the Burning of Vārāṇasī by Sudarśana
पौण्ड्रकोऽपि तदुद्योगमुपलभ्य महारथ: । अक्षौहिणीभ्यां संयुक्तो निश्चक्राम पुराद् द्रुतम् ॥ ११ ॥
pauṇḍrako ’pi tad-udyogam upalabhya mahā-rathaḥ akṣauhiṇībhyāṁ saṁyukto niścakrāma purād drutam
Sa pagmamasid sa mga paghahanda ni Panginoong Krishna para sa labanan, ang makapangyarihang mandirigma na si Paundraka ay mabilis na lumabas ng lungsod kasama ang dalawang buong dibisyon ng militar.
FAQs
Pauṇḍraka is a rival king who falsely claimed to be Vāsudeva; upon hearing of the opposing military preparations, he marched out swiftly with a large army.
An akṣauhiṇī is a standard full military division in ancient Indian warfare; this verse states Pauṇḍraka went forth supported by two such divisions.
It highlights how ego-driven ambition pushes one into reckless action; instead of imitating the Divine, a seeker should cultivate humility and genuine devotion.