Dashakam 051 Agasura Vadam

This chapter is important as it narrates the story of Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Aghasura and also describes a joyful picnic feast with his friends in the forest.

Key significance points include:

• Aghasura, a powerful demon in the form of a giant python, attacks Krishna and the Gopa boys, swallowing them all whole.

• Krishna, through his divine power, expands his form inside the serpent’s body and kills Aghasura, liberating all those swallowed.

• This episode emphasizes Krishna’s role as the protector who destroys evil and safeguards his devotees.

• After defeating Aghasura, Krishna and his friends enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest, symbolizing the blissful and divine pastimes of the Lord among his devotees.

• The carefree joy and innocence of these moments highlight the loving relationship between Krishna and the cowherd children, as well as the divine play (leela) that pervades his earthly life.

• The story inspires devotees to seek Krishna’s grace for protection and happiness, while reminding them of the ultimate triumph of good over evil.

Thus, Dashakam 51 celebrates Krishna’s divine power, his loving companionship with devotees, and his role as the joyous protector who removes obstacles and evil forces.

Namaskarams and Dhanyavadaha to Smt Savithri Ramesh and Smt Asha Murarka for their help.