Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 28
Balarāma Slays the Ape Dvivida
Dvivida-vadha
एवं निहत्य द्विविदं जगद्व्यतिकरावहम् । संस्तूयमानो भगवान् जनै: स्वपुरमाविशत् ॥ २८ ॥
evaṁ nihatya dvividaṁ jagad-vyatikarāvaham saṁstūyamāno bhagavān janaiḥ sva-puram āviśat
Sa gayon, matapos patayin si Dvivida na gumulo sa buong daigdig, ang Bhagavān ay bumalik sa Kanyang kabisera habang ang mga tao sa daan ay umaawit ng Kanyang mga papuri.
Thus end the purports of the humble servants of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda to the Tenth Canto, Sixty-seventh Chapter, of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, entitled “Lord Balarāma Slays Dvivida Gorilla.”
FAQs
This verse states that Kṛṣṇa killed Dvivida, who was causing upheaval in the world, showing the Lord’s role in restoring order and protecting society.
Because Dvivida’s violence and chaos afflicted the public; when Kṛṣṇa removed that threat, the relieved people naturally glorified the Lord for His protection.
It teaches that true leadership and divine-centered living reduce harm and restore peace—devotees can support dharma by resisting destructive influences and praising what is genuinely uplifting.