Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 10
The Slaying of Hiraṇyākṣa and the Triumph of Varāha
आह चायुधमाधत्स्व घटस्व त्वं जिगीषसि । इत्युक्त:स तदा भूयस्ताडयन् व्यनदद् भृशम् ॥ १० ॥
āha cāyudham ādhatsva ghaṭasva tvaṁ jigīṣasi ity uktaḥ sa tadā bhūyas tāḍayan vyanadad bhṛśam
Pagkatapos ay sinabi ng Panginoon, “Kunin mo ang iyong sandata at lumaban; nais mo akong talunin, hindi ba?” Sa hamong iyon, muling itinaas ng demonyo ang pamalo at umungal nang napakalakas.
FAQs
This verse depicts the direct challenge to fight—showing the intensity of the Lord’s līlā in confronting the demon’s aggression and pride.
In the narrative of the battle, the Lord addresses the demon to face combat properly, exposing his boastful desire for victory while the Lord upholds dharma through līlā.
Empty pride and aggression are eventually checked by higher order; one should act with discipline and righteousness rather than domination-minded competitiveness.