Jarāsandha’s Siege of Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma’s Victory, and the Founding of Dvārakā amid Kālayavana’s Threat
इति सम्मन्त्र्य भगवान् दुर्गं द्वादशयोजनम् । अन्त:समुद्रे नगरं कृत्स्नाद्भुतमचीकरत् ॥ ४९ ॥
iti sammantrya bhagavān durgaṁ dvādaśa-yojanam antaḥ-samudre nagaraṁ kṛtsnādbhutam acīkarat
یوں بلرام جی سے مشورہ کرکے بھگوان نے سمندر کے اندر بارہ یوجن کے گھیرے والا ایک قلعہ بنوایا، اور اس قلعے کے اندر ہر طرح کی عجائبات سے بھرا ہوا شہر آباد کرایا۔
This verse states that after deliberation, Bhagavān had a vast, unconquerable fortress and a completely wondrous city constructed within the ocean—describing the divine establishment of Dvārakā.
In the narrative, Jarāsandha repeatedly attacked Mathurā; Kṛṣṇa, after consulting, arranged a secure strategic refuge—Dvārakā—so His people could be protected while His divine mission continued.
Act thoughtfully: consult wise counsel, plan for safety, and create stable support systems—protecting dependents while continuing one’s dharma without panic.