Bali Liberated, Prahlāda Blessed, and Vāmana Accepted as Universal Protector
लब्धप्रसादं निर्मुक्तं पौत्रं वंशधरं बलिम् । निशाम्य भक्तिप्रवण: प्रह्लाद इदमब्रवीत् ॥ ५ ॥
labdha-prasādaṁ nirmuktaṁ pautraṁ vaṁśa-dharaṁ balim niśāmya bhakti-pravaṇaḥ prahrāda idam abravīt
فلما سمع برهلادا مهاراج أن حفيده ووارث السلالة بالي مهاراج قد تحرّر من القيود ونال نعمة الرب، تكلّم بقلبٍ مفعمٍ بالبهكتي قائلاً:
This verse highlights that Bali became “labdha-prasāda”—one who gained the Lord’s favor—showing that sincere surrender and devotion attract divine grace and lead to liberation from bondage.
Prahlāda, being naturally devoted, was moved upon seeing Bali—his grandson and dynasty’s protector—released and blessed by the Lord, and thus he began to instruct and glorify the devotional conclusion of Bali’s surrender.
Practice integrity and surrender: accept accountability, offer the results of your work to God, and remain steady in devotion even when circumstances seem humiliating—trusting that true freedom comes from divine grace.