Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 18
Bali Mahārāja’s Surrender, Prahlāda’s Praise, and the Lord’s Mercy
Sutala and Future Indrahood
श्रीशुक उवाच तस्यानुशृण्वतो राजन् प्रह्लादस्य कृताञ्जले: । हिरण्यगर्भो भगवानुवाच मधुसूदनम् ॥ १८ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca tasyānuśṛṇvato rājan prahrādasya kṛtāñjaleḥ hiraṇyagarbho bhagavān uvāca madhusūdanam
Nagpatuloy si Śukadeva: O Haring Parīkṣit, habang si Prahlāda Mahārāja ay nakatayo sa malapit na may magkapatong na palad at nakikinig, nagsimulang magsalita si Bhagavān Hiraṇyagarbha Brahmā kay Madhusūdana, ang Kataas-taasang Persona ng Diyos.
FAQs
This verse highlights kṛtāñjali—folded hands—as a posture of humility and attentive devotion, shown by Prahlāda while hearing sacred dialogue about the Lord.
Śukadeva indicates a transition in the narrative: with Prahlāda respectfully listening, Brahmā addresses Viṣṇu, signaling a divine appeal or prayer within the unfolding conflict between devas and asuras.
Approach spiritual learning with attentive listening, humility, and reverence—reducing ego and increasing receptivity to dharmic guidance.