Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 27
The Appearance of Vāmanadeva and His Arrival at Bali’s Sacrifice
स्वागतेनाभिनन्द्याथ पादौ भगवतो बलि: । अवनिज्यार्चयामास मुक्तसङ्गमनोरमम् ॥ २७ ॥
svāgatenābhinandyātha pādau bhagavato baliḥ avanijyārcayām āsa mukta-saṅga-manoramam
Nachdem Bali Mahārāja dem Höchsten Herrn, der den befreiten Seelen stets lieblich ist, den gebührenden Empfang bereitet hatte, verehrte er Ihn, indem er Seine Lotosfüße wusch.
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This verse shows Bali Mahārāja honoring Bhagavān by washing His feet and worshiping Him, presenting pāda-sevā as a direct expression of devotion and reverence.
In the Vāmana-līlā, Bali recognizes the divine presence in Vāmana and receives Him as the Supreme Lord, offering traditional hospitality—washing the feet and worship—before granting charity.
Cultivate humility and devotional respect—welcome sacredness into daily life through sincere service, honoring devotees, and offering one’s actions as worship rather than seeking personal gain.