Shloka 22
Brahmā Worships Vāmana; the Demons Attack; Bali is Bound and Questioned About the Third Step
बलेन सचिवैर्बुद्ध्या दुर्गैर्मन्त्रौषधादिभि: । सामादिभिरुपायैश्च कालं नात्येति वै जन: ॥ २२ ॥
balena sacivair buddhyā durgair mantrauṣadhādibhiḥ sāmādibhir upāyaiś ca kālaṁ nātyeti vai janaḥ
Nadie puede superar la representación del tiempo del Señor Supremo, ni con poder material, ni con consejo de ministros, ni con inteligencia, diplomacia, fortalezas, mantras místicos, drogas, hierbas u otros medios.
FAQs
This verse states that even with strength, intelligence, ministers, fortresses, mantras, medicines, and diplomacy, one cannot surpass Kāla—the irresistible force of Time.
He highlights that all worldly protections—power, policy, and occult or medical aids—remain limited, teaching the listener that real security lies beyond material arrangements.
Use resources wisely, but remember they cannot stop aging, loss, or death; cultivate devotion, humility, and spiritual priorities rather than relying solely on control and planning.