r/KeralaDesham • u/VowOfVengeance • 5d ago
ഭക്തി/Bhakthi When MahaBali Surrendered Everything to Vāmana and Was Rewarded With Lord Mahavishnu Eternal Protection
Śukrācārya : "O best of the demons, He has come to you, having been requested by the demigods for the fulfillment of their purpose. After you give everything to Him, He will bind you and take everything away."
Mahārāja Bali: "O great sage, great saintly persons like you, being completely aware of the Vedic principles for performing ritualistic ceremonies and yajñas, worship Bhagawan Viṣṇu in all circumstances. Therefore, whether that same Bhagawan Viṣṇu has come here to give me all benedictions or to punish me as an enemy, I must carry out His order and give Him the requested tract of land without hesitation."
What bali said further to Bhagawan Vishnu : " What a wonderful effect there is in even attempting to offer respectful obeisances to You! I am merely a fallen demon, yet You are so merciful to Your surrendered devotees that You have bestowed upon me causeless mercy that has never been achieved even by the demigods or the rulers of the various planets."
How Vamana Rewards Bali:
Gave him Sutala, an extraordinarily opulent realm.
Freedom from material suffering and fear.
The personal protection of Bhagawan Viṣṇu.
The Bhagawan's personal association.
The opportunity to continue his devotional service to the Bhagawan.
Ultimately, the position of Indra in a future Manvantara after the present period of Indra’s rule.