Gajendra, an elephant king, is seized by a crocodile while drinking at a lake. Exhausted by struggle, he turns in sincere prayer toward Vishnu. The Lord responds and frees him. The story is interpreted as a rem
Gajendra, an elephant king, is seized by a crocodile while drinking at a lake. Exhausted by struggle, he turns in sincere prayer toward Vishnu. The Lord responds and frees him. The story is interpreted as a reminder that pride gives way to humility and that help may arrive when one abandons hopeless conflict and seeks wisdom.
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