Valmiki Ramayana 1.29.7: Bala Kanda, Sarga 29, Shloka 7
सिद्धाश्रम-प्रसङ्गः
Siddhashrama and the Vāmana Narrative
बलिर्वैरोचनिर्विष्णो यजते यज्ञमुत्तमम् ।
असमाप्ते क्रतौ तस्मिन् स्वकार्यमभिपद्यताम् ॥७॥
balir vairocanir viṣṇo yajate yajñam uttamam |
asamāpte kratau tasmin svakāryam abhipadyatām ||7||
देवताओं ने कहा, हे विष्णु, बलि, विरोचन का बेटा, एक बड़ा यज्ञ कर रहा है। वो पूरा होने से पहले, हमारा काम करवा दो। अभी काम निपटा दे।
'O Visnu! son of Virochana is performing a great sacrifice. Before its completion, our purpose ought to be achieved'.
FAQs
Dharma involves discerning timely action: the devas stress acting before the sacrifice concludes, implying that moral-cosmic outcomes can hinge on proper timing within lawful ritual frameworks.
The devas inform Viṣṇu that Bali is in the midst of a major sacrifice and urge intervention prior to its completion.
Prudence and strategic restraint—seeking restoration through an appropriate moment rather than open confrontation.
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