Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 28
Dhruva’s War with the Yakṣas and the Protection of the Holy Name
एवंविधान्यनेकानि त्रासनान्यमनस्विनाम् । ससृजुस्तिग्मगतय आसुर्या माययासुरा: ॥ २८ ॥
evaṁ-vidhāny anekāni trāsanāny amanasvinām sasṛjus tigma-gataya āsuryā māyayāsurāḥ
就这样，为了恐吓智慧浅薄之人，那些行动迅疾、具阿修罗性情的夜叉，凭其魔幻之力（māyā）造出种种怪异可怖的景象；因为他们本性凶恶。
FAQs
This verse explains that asuras use demoniac illusion (māyā) to project terrifying phenomena specifically to agitate and frighten the weak-hearted.
In the battle narrative, the demoniac side relies on illusion and psychological disturbance—swift, fear-inducing displays—to destabilize opponents rather than fighting only by straightforward strength.
When fear and anxiety arise from appearances, rumors, or mental projections, respond with steadiness and discernment—recognizing that many disturbances are “māyā-like” and lose power when faced with clarity and inner resolve.