Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.19.28
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBali Prepares to Fulfill His Promise
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: When the Supreme Personality of Godhead had thus spoken to Bali Mahārāja, Bali smiled and told Him, “All right. Take whatever You like.” To confirm his promise to give Vāmanadeva the desired land, he then took up his waterpot.”
What the purport teaches
- After the Supreme Personality of Godhead spoke, Bali Mahārāja smiled and accepted His request.
- Bali invited Vāmanadeva to take whatever He desired.
- To confirm his promise to give the land, Bali took up his waterpot. His words were followed by preparation to give.
Try this today
Take one small step today toward fulfilling a promise to give or serve.
Ask yourself
What concrete action could follow a generous promise you have made?
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.