Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 8
The Origin of the Gaṅgā and the Gods’ Defeat Caused by Bali
बलेन महता युक्तो बुभुजे मेदिनीमिमाम् । विजित्य वसुधां सर्वां स्वर्गं जेतुं मनो दधे ॥ ८ ॥
balena mahatā yukto bubhuje medinīmimām | vijitya vasudhāṃ sarvāṃ svargaṃ jetuṃ mano dadhe || 8 ||
महान बळाने युक्त होऊन त्याने ही पृथ्वी भोगली. सर्व वसुधा जिंकून स्वर्गही जिंकण्याचा त्याने निर्धार केला.
Sūta (narrator) describing the ambitious conqueror within the Purāṇic narrative frame
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: raudra
FAQs
It highlights how unchecked power can expand desire—from ruling the earth to attempting even heaven—signaling the Purāṇic warning that conquest without dharmic restraint leads to further bondage and pride.
By contrast: the verse depicts a mind set on domination, whereas Bhakti redirects the same resolve toward surrender to Bhagavān rather than control over worlds; it implicitly critiques ego-driven aims that obstruct devotion.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa, Jyotiṣa, or Kalpa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is ethical discernment in rājadharma—recognizing how desire escalates and applying restraint before actions become adharmic.