The 4 Do's And 4 Dont's Safeguard 4 Legs Of Dharma

2010-01-21
Srimad Bhagavatam 08.10.41 - The 4 Do's And 4 Dont's Safeguard 4 Legs Of Dharma (download mp3)
by Radhadyuti Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty
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SB 8.10.41
balir mahendram dasabhis
tribhir airavatam saraih
caturbhis caturo vahan
ekenaroham arcchayat

Translation: 
Maharaja Bali then attacked Indra with ten arrows and attacked Airavata, Indra's carrier elephant, with three arrows. With four arrows he attacked the four horsemen guarding Airavata's legs, and with one arrow he attacked the driver of the elephant.

Purport: 
The word vahan refers to the soldiers on horseback who protected the legs of the carrier elephants. According to the system of military arrangement, the legs of the elephant bearing the commander were also protected.