Padma Purana — Srishti Khanda, Shloka 133
The Manifestation of Viṣṇu’s Footprints: Vāmana–Trivikrama, Bāṣkali’s Subjugation, and the Rise of Viṣṇupadī
Gaṅgā
अन्ये च दानवाः सर्वे बलिनः सायुधास्त्वया । असहायेनैव शक्र सर्वेपि विनिपातिताः
anye ca dānavāḥ sarve balinaḥ sāyudhāstvayā | asahāyenaiva śakra sarvepi vinipātitāḥ
其余一切达那婆亦然——强盛而持兵——都被你击倒，释迦啊，纵使你孤身无援。
Unspecified (narrative voice within Adhyaya 30; addressing Indra as Śakra)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सायुधास्त्वया = सायुधाः + त्वया; असहायेनैव = असहायेन + एव; सर्वेपि = सर्वे + अपि.
FAQs
Śakra is a common epithet of Indra, the king of the Devas, often praised for martial prowess in Deva–Asura/Dānava conflicts.
It highlights exceptional personal valor and resolve—Indra is portrayed as overcoming powerful, armed opponents even without support.
Courage and steadfastness in the face of stronger forces are praised; strength is presented as effective when joined with determination rather than dependence on assistance.