Text 12] Bali Maharaja Surrenders the Universe 107
Although in the Vedas there are recommendations for worshiping many
demigods, Lord Visnu is the Supreme Person, and worship of Visnu is
the ultimate goal of life. The Vedic principles of the varndsrama institu-
tion are meant to’organize society to prepare everyone to worship Lord
Visnu.
varndsramacaravata
purusena parah puman
visnur Gradhyate pantha
nanyat tat-tosa-kdranam
“The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Visnu, is worshiped by the
proper execution of prescribed duties in the system of varna and dsrama.
There is no other way to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead.”
(Visnu Purana 3.8.9) One must ultimately worship Lord Visnu, and for
that purpose the varndsrama system organizes society into bradhmanas,
ksatriyas, vaisyas, Siidras, brahmacdris, grhasthas, vanaprasthas and
sannyasis. Bali Maharaja, having been perfectly educated in devotional
service by his grandfather Prahlada Maharaja, 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 sur-
render. Bhaktivinoda Thakura said:
marabi rakhabi—yo iccha tohara
nitya-ddsa-prati tuya adhikara
When one surrenders to Lord Visnu, one must be prepared to abide by
His orders in all circumstances, whether He kills one or gives one protec-
tion. Lord Visnu must be worshiped in all circumstances.
TEXT 12
Taya at aMlazanray |
amad a fefaed att merad fog7 112211
yadyapy asdv adharmena
mam badhniyad anagasam
