Bali Liberated, Prahlāda Blessed, and Vāmana Accepted as Universal Protector
लब्धप्रसादं निर्मुक्तं पौत्रं वंशधरं बलिम् । निशाम्य भक्तिप्रवण: प्रह्लाद इदमब्रवीत् ॥ ५ ॥
labdha-prasādaṁ nirmuktaṁ pautraṁ vaṁśa-dharaṁ balim niśāmya bhakti-pravaṇaḥ prahrāda idam abravīt
Khi nghe rằng Bali Mahārāja, cháu nội và người nối dõi dòng tộc, đã được giải thoát khỏi xiềng xích và nhận ân phúc của Thượng Đế, Prahlāda tràn đầy bhakti đã nói như sau.
This verse highlights that Bali became “labdha-prasāda”—one who gained the Lord’s favor—showing that sincere surrender and devotion attract divine grace and lead to liberation from bondage.
Prahlāda, being naturally devoted, was moved upon seeing Bali—his grandson and dynasty’s protector—released and blessed by the Lord, and thus he began to instruct and glorify the devotional conclusion of Bali’s surrender.
Practice integrity and surrender: accept accountability, offer the results of your work to God, and remain steady in devotion even when circumstances seem humiliating—trusting that true freedom comes from divine grace.