Shloka 13
Parāśara’s Counsel on बुद्धि (Discernment), Karma-Consequences, and Avoidance of Pāpānubandha Actions
कुरुनन्दन! इन्द्रको खड़ा देखकर भी वृत्रासुरके मनमें न तो घबराहट हुई, न कोई भय हुआ और न इन्द्रके प्रति उसकी कोई युद्धविषयक चेष्टा ही हुई ।।
tataḥ samabhavad yuddhaṃ trailokyasya bhayaṅkaram | śakrasya ca surendrasya vṛtrasya ca mahātmanaḥ ||
库鲁的骄子啊！纵然见因陀罗立于前方，弗栗陀罗心中既不慌乱，也不畏惧，更无因憎恨而起的鲁莽战意。然而随即爆发了一场大战——令三界皆惧——在释迦、诸天之主，与弗栗陀罗这位高魂的阿修罗之间。
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even when a conflict becomes inevitable, inner steadiness matters: Vṛtra is portrayed as unshaken by fear or agitation, suggesting that true strength is composure and moral gravity, not mere aggression. The verse also frames war as a cosmic event affecting the order of the worlds, reminding the listener that actions—especially violent ones—carry far-reaching ethical consequences.
Bhīṣma describes the moment when a dreadful battle begins between Indra (Śakra), king of the gods, and Vṛtra. The clash is so intense that it inspires fear across the three worlds, marking it as more than a personal duel—an upheaval with universal impact.