Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.15.8-9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBali Appears Brilliant and Fully Equipped
“Then, after getting on the chariot given by Śukrācārya, Bali Mahārāja, decorated with a nice garland, put protective armor on his body, equipped himself with a bow, and took up a sword and a quiver of arrows. When he sat down on the seat of the chariot, his arms decorated with golden bangles and his ears with sapphire earrings, he shone like a worshipable fire.”
What the purport teaches
- Bali Mahārāja mounted the chariot given by Śukrācārya, wearing a beautiful garland.
- He put on protective armor and equipped himself with a bow, sword, and quiver of arrows.
- Seated on the chariot, with golden bangles and sapphire earrings, he shone like a worshipable fire.
Try this today
Read the description slowly and recall one detail of Bali Mahārāja’s equipment and one detail of his appearance.
Ask yourself
How does the comparison to a worshipable fire help you picture Bali Mahārāja?
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.