Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 23
Pradyumna’s Abduction, Mahā-māyā, and the Slaying of Śambara
ततो गौह्यकगान्धर्वपैशाचोरगराक्षसी: । प्रायुङ्क्त शतशो दैत्य: कार्ष्णिर्व्यधमयत्स ता: ॥ २३ ॥
tato gauhyaka-gāndharva- paiśācoraga-rākṣasīḥ prāyuṅkta śataśo daityaḥ kārṣṇir vyadhamayat sa tāḥ
接着，那恶魔施展了数百种属于夜叉、乾闼婆、毕舍遮、蛇神和罗刹的幻术武器，但奎师那之子（普拉杜姆纳）将它们一一击落。
FAQs
This verse shows that even when a demon unleashes many occult and fearsome forces, Kārṣṇi (Pradyumna) destroys them all—divine strength overcomes dark mysticism.
In the battle narrative, Śambara tries to overwhelm Pradyumna through varied supernatural attacks and terror-creating powers, but Pradyumna proves superior and dispels them.
It encourages steadiness—when many fears and distractions attack at once, remain firm in dharma and devotion, trusting that clarity and divine support can cut through confusion.