Story of Bali Chakaravarthy (Sri Vaamanaavathara)
Focus of Sri Vaamana Avathara falls on the story of King Bali. Popularly referred to as Bali Chakravarthi or Maha Bali he was a Daitya (Asura) King in the lineage of Prahlada (Bhaktha Prahlada). He was the grand son of Prahlada and son of Virochana. Prahlada, his grand father was an ardent and coveted devotee of Lord Sri ManNarayana for whose sake the Lord took the avathara of Lord Narasimha. Sage Sukrachaarya (Daitya Guru) was his preceptor helping King Bali in all his endeavors. Bali was a mighty and valorous Asura who had conquered all the three worlds including Heaven and Indra had to surrender to him. He was very arrogant, proud and egoistic. At the same time he was virtuous, an exemplary King dedicated to the welfare of the people in his kingdom. He was also famous and known for his charitable qualities. King Bali learned all the Shastras and obtained Vedic knowledge under the guidance and supervision of his illustrious grand father Prahlada. During his reign the country a...