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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.6.29

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Approaching Bali Mahārāja for Discussion

“The demigods approached Bali Mahārāja, the son of Virocana, and sat down near him. Bali Mahārāja was protected by the commanders of the demons and was most opulent, having conquered the entire universe.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.6.29, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The demigods approached Bali Mahārāja, the son of Virocana, and sat down near him.
  • Bali Mahārāja was protected by the commanders of the demons.
  • Having conquered the entire universe, he possessed great opulence. The demigods came to meet him in this powerful position.

Try this today

Make time to sit down with someone for a calm conversation today.

Ask yourself

Am I willing to approach someone and sit down for a discussion?

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.

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