Pramāṇa (scriptural source)
Mahabharata (end of the war) and Srimad-Bhagavatam: Krishna protects the unborn heir in Uttara’s womb from the final weapon, preserving the future of dharma.
Saṅkṣepa (short meaning)
When fear and destruction seem unavoidable, Krishna stands as the ultimate protector. His mercy reaches even where human strength cannot—into the most fragile moment of life.
Śāstra-pramāṇa (proof from śāstra)
Krishna, the Supreme Lord, personally enters the womb of Uttara to shield the unborn Parikshit from the devastating brahmastra released by Ashwatthama.
Krishna, the Supreme Lord, personally enters the womb of Uttara to shield the unborn Parikshit from the devastating brahmastra released by Ashwatthama.
Uttara, in great fear, cries out for protection, and Krishna immediately responds, showing that His mercy is swifter than the most dangerous weapon.
Uttara, in great fear, cries out for protection, and Krishna immediately responds, showing that His mercy is swifter than the most dangerous weapon.
The child is saved, and the Kuru dynasty continues, fulfilling the divine plan and preserving the lineage of dharma.
The child is saved, and the Kuru dynasty continues, fulfilling the divine plan and preserving the lineage of dharma.
Tattva (essential teaching)
The Lord protects His devotees in ways beyond our vision.
The Lord protects His devotees in ways beyond our vision.
Mercy comes first: Krishna safeguards the sincere, even in the darkest hour.
Mercy comes first: Krishna safeguards the sincere, even in the darkest hour.
Real safety is not power or politics—it is shelter at the Lord’s feet.
Real safety is not power or politics—it is shelter at the Lord’s feet.
Sevā today (practice for this day)
1) Offer one sincere prayer for protection and purity in your heart.
Offer one sincere prayer for protection and purity in your heart.
2) Avoid one harsh word today—choose kindness instead.
Avoid one harsh word today—choose kindness instead.
3) Chant attentively for at least one focused round, asking Krishna to guide you from within.
Chant attentively for at least one focused round, asking Krishna to guide you from within.
When fear and destruction seem unavoidable, Krishna stands as the ultimate protector. His mercy reaches even where human strength cannot—into the most fragile moment of life.
— Mahabharata / Srimad-Bhagavatam
How to use this darśanam page
This page provides a complete śāstra‑mārga contemplation on Krishna's protection of Uttara and Parikshit. Use it for daily meditation: View the image → read the narration → study the śāstra pramāṇa → contemplate the tattva → perform the seva. The structure is fixed to maintain śāstric integrity while allowing deep personal reflection.