Shloka 12
Bali Mahārāja’s Surrender, Prahlāda’s Praise, and the Lord’s Mercy
Sutala and Future Indrahood
श्रीशुक उवाच तस्येत्थं भाषमाणस्य प्रह्लादो भगवत्प्रिय: । आजगाम कुरुश्रेष्ठ राकापतिरिवोत्थित: ॥ १२ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca tasyetthaṁ bhāṣamāṇasya prahrādo bhagavat-priyaḥ ājagāma kuru-śreṣṭha rākā-patir ivotthitaḥ
シュカデーヴァは言った。「おお、クル族の最勝者よ。バリ・マハーラージャがこのように自らの幸運を語っているとき、主に最も愛される献身者プラフラーダ・マハーラージャが、夜に月が昇るようにそこへ現れた。」
FAQs
This verse calls Prahlāda “bhagavat-priyaḥ,” indicating he is especially dear to the Supreme Lord, and poetically compares his appearance to the rising moon—highlighting the auspiciousness and spiritual brilliance of a pure devotee.
In the flow of the story, Prahlāda’s arrival brings the presence of a foremost devotee into Bali’s surrender episode, underscoring that true greatness is measured by devotion to Bhagavān and guiding the situation toward dharmic, devotional resolution.
Honor and seek the association of sincere devotees, because their presence brings clarity, steadiness, and auspicious inspiration—like moonlight that cools and illuminates the mind.