Dashakam 056 Kaliya

Dashakam 56 is important because it describes the humbling of the pride of the serpent Kaliya by Lord Krishna and the subsequent blessing of Kaliya by the Lord. This Dashakam captures a significant episode where Krishna subdues Kaliya, demonstrating his divine power and compassion. It symbolizes Krishna's ability to conquer evil and protect his devotees.

Narayaneeyam, composed by Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri, is a poetic summary of the Bhagavata Purana and is known for its devotional and healing qualities. Dashakam 56 specifically depicts the episode of Kaliya's pride being humbled and the transformation through Krishna's grace, making it a popular and meaningful part of the text for devotees. The chanting or recitation of this Dashakam is considered spiritually beneficial and is associated with blessings for health and well-being.

In the context of the full work, Dashakam 56 is one of the 100 Dasakams (sets of ten verses) that Bhattathiri composed during his intense devotional period at Guruvayur, after suffering from severe rheumatism. Each Dasakam reflects a different episode or aspect of Lord Krishna’s pastimes, and this particular Dasakam highlights divine intervention in the form of Krishna’s victory over Kaliya, which is a cornerstone story illustrating Krishna's divine protection and benevolence

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