Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.24.27
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Supreme Lord Protects His Devotee
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: My dear King, how shall I glorify the character of Bali Mahārāja? The Supreme Personality of Godhead, the master of the three worlds, who is most compassionate to His own devotee, stands with club in hand at Bali Mahārāja’s door. When Rāvaṇa, the powerful demon, came to gain victory over Bali Mahārāja, Vāmanadeva kicked him a distance of eighty thousand miles with His big toe. I shall explain the character and activities of Bali Mahārāja later [in the Eighth Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam].”
What the purport teaches
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī praises Bali Mahārāja’s character by describing the Lord’s extraordinary care for him.
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead, master of the three worlds, stands at Bali Mahārāja’s door with club in hand. He is most compassionate to His devotee.
- When Rāvaṇa came to conquer Bali Mahārāja, Vāmanadeva kicked him eighty thousand miles away with His big toe.
Try this today
Spend a minute remembering the Lord standing at Bali Mahārāja’s door, and offer a prayer of gratitude for His compassion.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s care for Bali Mahārāja teach me about His compassion toward His devotees?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.