Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 35
Bali Mahārāja’s Empowerment and Conquest of Indra’s City
Prelude to Vāmana’s Petition
ततस्तदनुभावेन भुवनत्रयविश्रुताम् । कीर्तिं दिक्षु वितन्वान: स रेज उडुराडिव ॥ ३५ ॥
tatas tad-anubhāvena bhuvana-traya-viśrutām kīrtiṁ dikṣu-vitanvānaḥ sa reja uḍurāḍ iva
Entonces, por el poder de aquellos sacrificios, la fama del Mahārāja Bali se difundió en todas las direcciones por los tres mundos; y él resplandeció en su puesto como la luna brillante en el cielo.
FAQs
This verse says that by the potency of one’s noble actions, one’s fame can naturally expand in all directions and become known throughout the three worlds, shining brilliantly like the moon.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī is narrating the events to Mahārāja Parīkṣit.
Focus on sincere, principled action and service; when deeds are aligned with dharma, reputation becomes a byproduct rather than the goal—spreading naturally through consistent character and contribution.