Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.15.35
Ūti· What drives us to actBali’s Sacrifices Brought Widespread Renown
“When Bali Mahārāja performed these sacrifices, he gained a great reputation in all directions, throughout the three worlds. Thus he shone in his position, like the brilliant moon in the sky.”
What the purport teaches
- By performing these sacrifices, Bali Mahārāja gained a great reputation.
- His reputation spread in all directions throughout the three worlds.
- Bali Mahārāja shone in his position like the brilliant moon in the sky. This comparison expresses the splendor he attained.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly, then write one sentence describing how the sacrifices affected Bali Mahārāja’s reputation.
Ask yourself
What does the image of the brilliant moon help me understand about Bali Mahārāja’s position?
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.