Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.11.15
गदाप्रहारव्यथितो भृशं विह्वलितो गज: ।
जानुभ्यां धरणीं स्पृष्ट्वा कश्मलं परमं ययौ ॥ १५ ॥
gadā-prahāra-vyathito
[gadaa-prahaara-vyathito]
bhṛśaṁ vihvalito gajaḥ
[bhrisham vihvalito gajah]
jānubhyāṁ dharaṇīṁ spṛṣṭvā
[jaanubhyaam dharaneem sprishtvaa]
kaśmalaṁ paramaṁ yayau
[kashmalam paramam yayau]
Word-for-word
gadā-prahāra-vyathitaḥ
—
being aggrieved because of the blow from Jambhāsura’s club
bhṛśam
—
very much
vihvalitaḥ
—
upset
gajaḥ
—
the elephant
jānubhyām
—
with its two knees
dharaṇīm
—
the earth
spṛṣṭvā
—
touching
kaśmalam
—
unconsciousness
paramam
—
ultimate
yayau
—
entered.
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
gadā-prahāra-vyathito
gadā-prahāra-vyathitaḥ
being aggrieved because of the blow from Jambhāsura’s club
bhṛśaṁ vihvalito gajaḥ
bhṛśam
very much
vihvalitaḥ
upset
gajaḥ
the elephant
jānubhyāṁ dharaṇīṁ spṛṣṭvā
jānubhyām
with its two knees
dharaṇīm
the earth
spṛṣṭvā
touching
kaśmalaṁ paramaṁ yayau
kaśmalam
unconsciousness
paramam
ultimate
yayau
entered.
Being beaten by Jambhāsura’s club, Indra’s elephant was confused and aggrieved. Thus it touched its knees to the ground and fell unconscious.
Gauḍīya Ācāryas
Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura
Gauḍīya
Translation
In pain from being struck by the club, Indra's elephant became perturbed. It fell on its knees to the ground and became completely unconscious.
Personal Guidance
Indra's elephant fell unconscious, struck by the demon's club. Even mighty carriers get knocked down. What I rely on for transport in spiritual life is not invincible; planning for its temporary failure is wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- What 'carrier' in my spiritual life — practice, community, habit — am I treating as if it cannot fall?
- What is my backup when the elephant goes down?
My note
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