Shloka 1.29.22

सिद्धाश्रम-प्रसङ्गः (Siddhashrama and the Vāmana Narrative)

Devanagari script

तेनैष पूर्वमाक्रान्त आश्रमश्श्रमनाशन:।मयापि भक्तय तस्यैष वामनस्योपभुज्यते।।1.29.22।।

Transliteration

mahendrāya punaḥ prādān niyamya balim ojasā |

trailokyaṃ sa mahātejāś cakre śakravaśaṃ punaḥ || 1.29.21 ||

Translation

Then, restraining Bali by his own might, the greatly radiant (Viṣṇu) gave the three worlds back to Mahendra, restoring them once more to the authority of Śakra (Indra).

Context

"This asrama, which relieves fatigue, previously under the possession of Vamana, has come under my occoupation for my devotion to him.

Characters & Entities

• Viṣṇu
• Bali
• Mahendra (Indra)
• Śakra (Indra)
• trailokya (three worlds)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is the restoration of rightful governance: power is used to re-establish legitimate order (Indra’s sovereignty) rather than to keep conquest for oneself.

What is the narrative situation?

Continuing the Vāmana story, Viṣṇu subdues Bali and returns dominion over the three worlds to Indra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Justice and restraint: the ability to curb adharma and then hand authority back to the rightful holder.