Dhruva’s Fight

Chapter 10, 11

After Dhruva married two wives, his brother and step-mother both passed away. When Dhruva discovered that Uttama had been killed by the Yaksas, he angrily set out to attack them and gain revenge. A great battle ensued, and when Dhruva was on the brink of victory, the Yaksas conjured up a dust storm with their mystic power. Assisted by the sages, Dhruva later recovered and annihilated them all.

Seeing his excessive aggression, Dhruva’s grandfather, Svayambhuva Manu, reminded him that the Lord becomes very satisfied when the devotee greets other people with tolerance, mercy, friendship and equality. Manu condemned Dhruva’s violent approach. He clearly explained that the Yaksas did not kill Uttama, but rather it was the Lord’s hand which is behind everything. Though Dhruva was temporarily afflicted by the material bodily conception, Manu praised the young boy for his wonderful acts of austerity and encouraged him to take full shelter of the Lord.