Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 24
Bali Mahārāja’s Empowerment and Conquest of Indra’s City
Prelude to Vāmana’s Petition
मघवांस्तमभिप्रेत्य बले: परममुद्यमम् । सर्वदेवगणोपेतो गुरुमेतदुवाच ह ॥ २४ ॥
maghavāṁs tam abhipretya baleḥ paramam udyamam sarva-deva-gaṇopeto gurum etad uvāca ha
Als Maghavā, König Indra, das unermüdliche Streben Bali Mahārājas sah und seine Absicht erkannte, trat er zusammen mit den übrigen Devas zu seinem geistlichen Lehrer Bṛhaspati und sprach wie folgt.
FAQs
It describes Indra recognizing Bali Mahārāja’s powerful advance and, along with the other demigods, going to his guru Bṛhaspati for counsel.
Because the demigods were being overpowered; Indra sought the guidance of his spiritual master to respond properly and in a dharmic, effective way.
When facing a stronger opponent or a crisis, don’t act impulsively—seek wise counsel from qualified mentors and proceed with humility and clear strategy.