Dashakam 055 Kaliya Nardanam

This episode is significant because it describes the episode of Kaliya, the poisonous serpent, coming to the Yamuna river, and the devastation he causes, followed by Lord Krishna’s intervention to revive the cows and cowherd boys who suffered due to Kaliya’s venom.

Key points of importance:

• Kaliya, a powerful and prideful serpent, settles in the Yamuna and poisons the river water, causing death and destruction to the aquatic life and nearby creatures.

• Many cowherd boys and cows who drank the contaminated water fell lifeless.

• Krishna, moved by compassion, revives the fallen beings with a mere glance filled with mercy.

• The cows and boys express their joy and gratitude, recognizing Krishna’s divine mercy and power.

• The Dashakam highlights Krishna’s role as protector and healer who removes suffering and restores life.

• It portrays his boundless compassion, emphasizing that even those harmed by external negative forces find solace and salvation in the Lord’s grace.

• The episode is a powerful metaphor for how divine grace can purify and rejuvenate beings from external and internal poisons or afflictions.

  
  

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