Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.15.3
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBali Responds With Faithful Service
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: O King, when Bali Mahārāja lost all his opulence and died in the fight, Śukrācārya, a descendant of Bhṛgu Muni, brought him back to life. Because of this, the great soul Bali Mahārāja became a disciple of Śukrācārya and began to serve him with great faith, offering everything he had.”
What the purport teaches
- Bali Mahārāja lost all his opulence and died in the fight.
- Śukrācārya, a descendant of Bhṛgu Muni, brought him back to life.
- Bali Mahārāja then became Śukrācārya’s disciple. He served him with great faith, offering everything he had.
Try this today
Do one small act of service today for someone who has helped you.
Ask yourself
How does Bali Mahārāja’s response show gratitude through service?
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.