Dadhīci’s Supreme Charity and the Opening of Indra’s War with Vṛtrāsura
वृत्रमभ्यद्रवच्छत्रुमसुरानीकयूथपै: । पर्यस्तमोजसा राजन् क्रुद्धो रुद्र इवान्तकम् ॥ १५ ॥
vṛtram abhyadravac chatrum asurānīka-yūthapaiḥ paryastam ojasā rājan kruddho rudra ivāntakam
اے راجا پریکشت! جیسے غضبناک رودر پہلے انتک (یمرाज) کو مارنے کے لیے دوڑا تھا، ویسے ہی اندرا بھی بڑی قوت سے، اسور لشکروں کے سرداروں میں گھِرے دشمن ورتراسور پر ٹوٹ پڑا۔
This verse describes Vṛtra charging Indra with immense strength, supported by the chiefs of the asura armies, and compares his fury to Rudra confronting Death—showing his overwhelming battle-might.
The comparison highlights the intensity and fearsome force of Vṛtra’s attack—Rudra symbolizes unstoppable, destructive power when enraged, making the scene vivid for King Parīkṣit.
The verse illustrates focused determination and courage in confronting formidable challenges—channeling strong energy with purpose rather than hesitation.