Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.22.31
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyThe Lord Protects His Steadfast Devotee
“The Lord continued: Because of his great tolerance, I have given him a place not obtainable even by the demigods. He will become King of the heavenly planets during the period of the Manu known as Sāvarṇi.”
What the purport teaches
- Because of Bali Mahārāja’s great tolerance, the Lord awarded him a position difficult even for demigods to obtain. He would become King of heaven during the period of Sāvarṇi Manu.
- Sudāmā Vipra also remained undisturbed in severe material scarcity and did not leave devotional service. By Lord Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, he received an exalted position.
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead assured Bali Mahārāja that he would always remain under His protection. Even possible envy from the demigods would not leave him without the Lord’s shelter.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute asking Lord Kṛṣṇa for shelter and steadiness in devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can I seek the Lord’s shelter while remaining steady in 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.