Balarāma Slays Balvala and Visits Sacred Tīrthas; He Attempts to Stop Bhīma–Duryodhana
सोऽपतद्भुवि निर्भिन्नललाटोऽसृक् समुत्सृजन् । मुञ्चन्नार्तस्वरं शैलो यथा वज्रहतोऽरुण: ॥ ६ ॥
so ’patad bhuvi nirbhinna- lalāṭo ’sṛk samutsṛjan muñcann ārta-svaraṁ śailo yathā vajra-hato ’ruṇaḥ
巴尔瓦拉痛苦地惨叫着倒在地上,额头裂开,鲜血喷涌。他就像一座被雷电击中的红山。
According to the ācāryas, the demon appeared reddish with blood, like a mountain red with oxide.
It depicts Dvivida collapsing with a split forehead, bleeding and crying out—an intense poetic image showing the decisive defeat of the demonic aggressor by Lord Balarāma.
The comparison emphasizes the sheer force and finality of the blow—Dvivida’s massive body falls like a mountain shattered by the vajra, highlighting the Lord’s irresistible power.
Unchecked violence and arrogance ultimately collapse under the weight of their own consequences; the Bhagavatam encourages aligning with dharma and seeking divine shelter rather than destructive pride.