Seized by a crocodile, the elephant-king lifted one lotus and called.
Gajendra, the mighty elephant-king, bathes in a tranquil lake, his herd gathered around.
Suddenly, a fierce crocodile clamps onto his leg, dragging him into the deep.
Gajendra battles fiercely, but his strength wanes.
In desperation, he lifts a lotus with his trunk and cries out to Viṣṇu, surrendering his pride.
Instantly, Viṣṇu descends, radiant and swift, hurling his discus to free Gajendra from pain. The elephant is saved, embraced by divine grace.
Gajendra’s surrender teaches that when all efforts fail, true salvation comes from heartfelt devotion and calling upon God with humility.
Illustration: AI-generated (Vedha360)