Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 6
Vṛtrāsura Rebukes Indra; Heroic Combat and the Asura’s Pure Devotional Prayers
एवं सुरगणान् क्रुद्धो भीषयन् वपुषा रिपून् । व्यनदत् सुमहाप्राणो येन लोका विचेतस: ॥ ६ ॥
evaṁ sura-gaṇān kruddho bhīṣayan vapuṣā ripūn vyanadat sumahā-prāṇo yena lokā vicetasaḥ
Sinabi ni Śukadeva Gosvāmī: Si Vṛtrāsura, ang galit at napakalakas na bayani, ay nanakot sa mga diyos sa pamamagitan ng kanyang matipuno at matatag na katawan. Nang siya’y umungal, halos lahat ng nilalang ay nawalan ng malay.
FAQs
This verse describes Vṛtrāsura as so formidable that his very form and thunderous roar terrified the demigods and stunned the worlds.
In the narrative of the Indra–Vṛtrāsura battle, he confronts the sura-army with immense strength, shaking their confidence as the war intensifies.
It highlights how overwhelming force (or presence) can unsettle others—encouraging a devotee to cultivate inner steadiness and not be easily shaken by external intimidation.