Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.20.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKeep Your Promise to the Lord
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: Even after being cursed in this way by his own spiritual master, Bali Mahārāja, being a great personality, never deviated from his determination. Therefore, according to custom, he first offered water to Vāmanadeva and then offered Him the gift of land he had promised.”
What the purport teaches
- Even after his own spiritual master cursed him, Bali Mahārāja did not waver in his determination.
- Following custom, he first offered water to Vāmanadeva.
- He then gave the Lord the land he had promised. His determination became a completed offering.
Try this today
Complete one small act of devotional service that you have already resolved to do.
Ask yourself
What small commitment in devotional service can I faithfully fulfill despite difficulty?
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.