Shloka 25
Yudhiṣṭhira’s Rājasūya Resolve and the Slaying of Jarāsandha
बलेर्नु श्रूयते कीर्तिर्वितता दिक्ष्वकल्मषा । ऐश्वर्याद् भ्रंशितस्यापि विप्रव्याजेन विष्णुना ॥ २४ ॥ श्रियं जिहीर्षतेन्द्रस्य विष्णवे द्विजरूपिणे । जानन्नपि महीं प्रादाद् वार्यमाणोऽपि दैत्यराट् ॥ २५ ॥
baler nu śrūyate kīrtir vitatā dikṣv akalmaṣā aiśvaryād bhraṁśitasyāpi vipra-vyājena viṣṇunā
Pour reprendre à Bali l’opulence d’Indra, Viṣṇu se présenta sous la forme d’un brāhmaṇa. Bien qu’il connût la ruse et malgré l’interdiction de son maître, Bali, roi des asuras, donna pourtant la terre entière en aumône à Viṣṇu.
FAQs
This verse highlights that Bali knowingly offered the earth to Lord Viṣṇu in brāhmaṇa form, showing unwavering dharma and surrender even when opposed.
Because he valued truthfulness and devotion over self-preservation, and chose to honor his promise to Lord Viṣṇu despite the apparent loss of power and prosperity.
Keep integrity in commitments and practice selfless giving—especially in service to God—without being shaken by fear of loss or social pressure.