Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 22
Vīrabhadra Destroys Dakṣa’s Sacrifice
Dakṣa-yajña-vināśa
आक्रम्योरसि दक्षस्य शितधारेण हेतिना । छिन्दन्नपि तदुद्धर्तुं नाशक्नोत् त्र्यम्बकस्तदा ॥ २२ ॥
ākramyorasi dakṣasya śita-dhāreṇa hetinā chindann api tad uddhartuṁ nāśaknot tryambakas tadā
随后，维拉巴德拉坐在达克沙的胸口，试图用锋利的武器砍下他的头，但未能成功将头与身体分离。
FAQs
This verse shows the severe reaction during Dakṣa’s yajña—Śiva attacks Dakṣa—highlighting that arrogance and offenses toward great devotees and devas bring immediate downfall and suffering.
In the Dakṣa-yajña episode, Dakṣa insulted Śiva and dishonored Satī; the conflict culminated in the destruction of the sacrifice, where Śiva’s side confronts Dakṣa, leading to this violent turning point.
Avoid pride and disrespect—especially toward sincere devotees and spiritual authorities—because offenses poison devotion; cultivate humility, restraint in speech, and reverence to protect one’s bhakti.