From Durvasa to Banasura… when Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra became Kaal and the universe woke up
The Sudarshan Chakra mentioned in religious texts is not only a battlefield, but a living symbol of the divine desire of Lord Vishnu. In the Vishnu Purana and Srimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, it has been described as a thousand-arrows, sun-via stunning and fire as ignited. Whenever unrighteousness crossed the boundaries, this cycle appeared as a period to protect the devotee, sometimes for the destruction of the Asuras. From returning the humility of Durvasa Rishi to the piercing of thousands of arms of Banasura, Dev-Danava and humans were all treated by its attack. These are the Mahagathas, when the Sudarshan Chakra of Lord Krishna appeared as the last judge of religion.
In Hinduism, the Sudarshan Chakra of Lord Vishnu is not only a weapon of war, but is a symbol of protecting religion and destruction of unrighteousness. In the Vishnu Purana and Srimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, it is also said to be a strong weapon, like the sun and fire, the fear of the gods.
Whenever unrighteousness raised his head, this cycle appeared like a period and ended the wicked in the blink of an eye. From Durvasa Rishi to Banasura, the universe was trembling with its attack. Let’s know those Mahagathas, when Sudarshan Chakra created history.
Sudarshan (Bhagwat) chased Durvasa Rishi
King Ambarish was following Ekadashi fast, when Durvasa Rishi came and in anger he produced a fierce demon. Due to the devotion of Ambarish, the Sudarshan Chakra of God immediately appeared, consumed that demon and followed the sage. Durvasa ran to Brahmaloka, Kailash and Vishnulok, but no one could save them. Finally, the Sudarshan Chakra calmed down only after apologizing from his Ambarish.
Religious meaning: This incident shows that God’s Sudarshan becomes active himself to protect the devotee, even if there is a sage in front.
Shishupala Slaughter (Bhagwat, Vishnu Purana)
In Yudhishthira’s Rajsuya Yajna, Shishupala repeatedly insulted Lord Krishna. Krishna tolerated by counting 100 crimes, but after crossing the border, he killed Sudarshan Chakra. In a moment, his head separated from the torso and merged into God.
Religious meaning: Tolerance also has a dignity, when it is broken, it is necessary to punish to protect religion.
Piercing arms (Bhagwat, Vishnu Purana)
Banasura, a thousand arms, was invincible with the boon of Shiva but when he did unrighteousness and spread the inconvenience, Krishna cut his arms like the branches of trees with the Sudarshan Chakra in the war. On Shiva’s intervention, he got his life, but only four arms remained.
Religious meaning: Even if the ego is of Shiva devotee, God limits him.
Destruction of Shalva and Saubpuri (Bhagwat)
The elusive demon Shalva created a flying fort called Saubpuri and attacked Dwarka. Krishna destroyed his invisible aircraft with Sudarshan and eventually killed him.
Religious meaning: No matter what is untrue and Maya trap, the faster of truth cuts them down.
Pondrak Slaughter and Kashi Dahan (Vishnu Purana)
Pondrak declared himself a true Vasudev and challenged Krishna to war. Sudarshan Chakra separated his head from the torso in the battlefield. Pondrak’s friend Kashi King, Sudarshan in anger, who burnt the whole Kashi.
Religious meaning: False ego and false hypocrisy finally cause destruction.
Other war and asuras
It is mentioned in many places in the Puranas that Krishna killed the Asuras with the Sudarshan Chakra in small and big wars. Sometimes in the battlefield, sometimes to protect devotees. This shows that this weapon can come down under the protection of an ordinary devotee, not only the king.
Religious meaning: Dev Shakti is always alert and ready for conservation of religion.
Sudarshan Stuti of Ambarish (Bhagwat)
Apart from the war, in the Sudarshan praise sung by Ambarish, it has been described as religion, truth, sacrifice and consumption. Here Sudarshan appears not only as weapons, but as a divine-man.
Religious meaning: Divine weapons are also pleased with devotion and praise. It is also a source of blessings, not just a symbol of power.