Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 12
The Slaying of Śālva and the Destruction of Saubha
शाल्वश्च कृष्णमालोक्य हतप्रायबलेश्वर: । प्राहरत् कृष्णसूताय शक्तिं भीमरवां मृधे ॥ १२ ॥
śālvaś ca kṛṣṇam ālokya hata-prāya-baleśvaraḥ prāharat kṛṣṇa-sūtaya śaktiṁ bhīma-ravāṁ mṛdhe
Nang makita ni Śālva, pinuno ng hukbong halos wasak, na papalapit si Kṛṣṇa, inihagis niya sa labanan ang sibat na umuungal nang nakakatakot patungo sa kutsero ni Kṛṣṇa.
FAQs
This verse describes how Śālva, nearly defeated, still tried to strike by hurling a terrifying javelin—specifically targeting Kṛṣṇa’s charioteer during the battle.
In the flow of the battle narrative, Śālva—his strength failing—attempted a desperate tactic by attacking Kṛṣṇa’s support (the charioteer), hoping to destabilize Kṛṣṇa’s position in combat.
Even when threats target our “supports” (health, relationships, stability), the Bhagavatam’s battle scenes remind devotees to keep faith in Kṛṣṇa’s shelter and remain steady in dharma rather than panic in adversity.