Bhagavatam 0487: Śukracharya warns Bali
Śukracharya said, “O son of Virocana! This small dwarf Vāmana is none other than the indestructible Supreme Lord.
Śukracharya said, “O son of Virocana! This small dwarf Vāmana is none other than the indestructible Supreme Lord.
Demon-king Bali continued, “In this world, wealth and all other forms of prosperity discard the person at the time of death.
Haraye namah Maharishi Śuka continued, “In the nāḍis of the Universal Lord, Bali saw the rivers.
Maharishi Śuka continued, “Seeing this demons rush towards them, the attendants of Vishnu smiled.
Bali continued, “My grandfather Prahlada was a supremely knowledgeable Jnani. Terrified of associating with his own near and dear relatives who were of demonic nature he decided, “I seek refuge under Your lotus feet O Lord, even if You kill my own blood relatives.
Keshavaya namah Lord Vamana continued, “O Emperor Bali! The grandeur of Sutala planetary system is such that even Devatas desire it.
Maharishi Śuka continued, “For the well-being of all living entities, Lord Brahma appointed the ever-competent Lord Vāmana as the second Indra.
Sridharaya namah The fish addressed the king and said, “O King!
King Satyavrata prayed, “The ignorant human being binds himself due to his fruitive activities.