Brahmā Worships Vāmana; the Demons Attack; Bali is Bound and Questioned About the Third Step
तोयै: समर्हणै: स्रग्भिर्दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनै: । धूपैर्दीपै: सुरभिभिर्लाजाक्षतफलाङ्कुरै: ॥ ६ ॥ स्तवनैर्जयशब्दैश्च तद्वीर्यमहिमाङ्कितै: । नृत्यवादित्रगीतैश्च शङ्खदुन्दुभिनि:स्वनै: ॥ ७ ॥
toyaiḥ samarhaṇaiḥ sragbhir divya-gandhānulepanaiḥ dhūpair dīpaiḥ surabhibhir lājākṣata-phalāṅkuraiḥ
They worshiped the Lord by offering water, pādya and arghya, fragrant garlands, divine scented unguents, incense and lamps, puffed rice, unbroken grains, fruits, roots, and tender sprouts.
This verse describes devotional worship using traditional upacāras—water, garlands, fragrant ointments, incense, lamps, and auspicious food items—showing that loving, respectful offerings are central to bhakti.
He is narrating how the Lord was honored with reverence and devotion; the detailed list emphasizes complete, heartfelt reception of the Lord through recognized Vedic worship elements.
Offer what you can with sincerity—clean water, a lamp, a flower, and prayerful remembrance—keeping the mood of respectful devotion that the verse highlights.