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Bali Mahārāja Surrenders the Universe
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Although in the  Vedas  there are recommendations for worshiping many demigods, Lord Viṣṇu is the Supreme Person, and worship of Viṣṇu is the ultimate goal of life. The Vedic principles of the  varṇāśrama  institution are meant to organize society to prepare everyone to worship Lord Viṣṇu.
varṇāśramācāravatā puruṣeṇa paraḥ pumān viṣṇur ārādhyate panthā nānyat tat-toṣa-kāraṇam
“The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Viṣṇu, is worshiped by the proper execution of prescribed duties in the system of  varṇa  and  āśrama . There is no other way to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead.” ( Viṣṇu Purāṇa  3.8.9) One must ultimately worship Lord Viṣṇu, and for that purpose the  varṇāśrama  system organizes society into  brāhmaṇas ,  kṣatriyas ,  vaiśyas ,  śudras ,  brahmacārīs ,  gṛhasthas ,  vānaprasthas  and  sannyāsīs . Bali Mahārāja, having been perfectly educated in devotional service by his grandfather Prahlāda Mahārāja, knew how things are to be done. He was never to be misguided by anyone, even by a person who happened to be his so-called spiritual master. This is the sign of full surrender. Bhaktivinoda Thākura said:
mārabi rākhabi—yo icchā tohārā nitya-dāsa-prati tuyā adhikārā
When one surrenders to Lord Viṣṇu, one must be prepared to abide by His orders in all circumstances, whether He kills one or gives one protection. Lord Viṣṇu must be worshiped in all circumstances.
TEXT 12
यद्यप्यसावधर्मेण मां बध्नीयादनागसम् ।
तथाप्येनं न हिंसिष्ये मीतं ब्रह्मतनुं रिपुम् ॥१२॥
yadyapy asāv adharmeṇa māṁ badhnīyād anāgasam