2016-03-31 Srimad Bhagavatam 10.79.01-06 - Different Ages Different Approaches (download mp3) by Kaunteya Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty www.iskcondesiretree.com SB 10.79.1sri-suka uvacatatah parvany upavrtte pracandah pamsu-varsanahbhimo vayur abhud rajan puya-gandhas tu sarvasah Translation: Sukadeva Gosvami said: Then, on the new-moon day, O King, a fierce and frightening wind arose, scattering dust all about and spreading the smell of pus everywhere. SB 10.79.2tato ’medhya-mayam varsam balvalena vinirmitamabhavad yajña-salayam so ’nvadrsyata sula-dhrk Translation: Next, onto the sacrificial arena came a downpour of abominable things sent by Balvala, after which the demon himself appeared, trident in hand. SB 10.79.3-4tam vilokya brhat-kayam bhinnañjana-cayopamamtapta-tamra-sikha-smasrum damstrogra-bhru-kuti-mukhamsasmara musalam ramah para-sainya-vidaranamhalam ca daitya-damanam te turnam upatasthatuh Translation: The immense demon resembled a mass of black carbon. His topknot and beard were like molten copper, and his face had horrible fangs and furrowed eyebrows. Upon seeing him, Lord Balarama thought of His club, which tears to pieces His enemies’ armies, and His plow weapon, which punishes the demons. Thus summoned, His two weapons appeared before Him at once. SB 10.79.5tam akrsya halagrena balvalam gagane-carammusalenahanat kruddho murdhni brahma-druham balah Translation: With the tip of His plow Lord Balarama caught hold of the demon Balvala as he flew through the sky, and with His club the Lord angrily struck that harasser of brahmanas on the head. SB 10.79.6so ’patad bhuvi nirbhinna- lalato ’srk samutsrjanmuñcann arta-svaram sailo yatha vajra-hato ’runah Translation: Balvala cried out in agony and fell to the ground, his forehead cracked open and gushing blood. He resembled a red mountain struck by a lightning bolt. Purport: According to the acaryas, the demon appeared reddish with blood, like a mountain red with oxide.