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
Alors, par la puissance de ces sacrifices, la renommée du Mahārāja Bali se répandit dans toutes les directions à travers les trois mondes; il brilla en sa position tel la lune éclatante au firmament.
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.