Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.17.35
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
The King was ready to kill the personality of Kali at once, as soon as he disobeyed his order. Otherwise the King had no objection to allowing him to prolong his life. The personality of Kali also, after attempting to get rid of the punishment in various ways, decided that he must surrender unto him, and thus he began to tremble in fear of his life. The king, or the executive head, must be so strong as to stand before the personality of Kali like the personality of death, Yamarāja. The King’s order must be obeyed, otherwise the culprit’s life is in risk. That is the way to rule the personalities of Kali who create disturbance in the normal life of the state citizens.
Parīkṣit had his sword raised (udyatāsim). Kali trembled. This showed his great intelligence in protecting himself. He felt, “He is about to kill me.” The intention of the King was “If he does not follow my order, I will kill him right now. That is my desire. If he obeys my order, though I will not kill him, I do not have any fault.” Danḍa-pāṇim means Yama.
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