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
شری شُک دیو نے کہا—اے راجا پریکشت! پرہلاد مہاراج ہاتھ جوڑے قریب کھڑے سن رہے تھے؛ تب بھگوان ہیرنیہ گربھ برہما نے مدھوسودن، پرم پرشوتّم سے گفتگو شروع کی۔
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.