Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c4.1585
Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c4.1585
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5) The curse of Prahlāda. As the whole of heaven came under the sway of Bali, the devas began to leave the country one by one. Everybody was happy and comfortable under the rule of Bali. But the devas and Brāhmaṇas were denied the privileges they deserved. They approached Viṣṇu and represented their grievances. Viṣṇu told them thus: "Bali is devoted to me. Still, to redress your grievances I shall take the incarnation of Vāmana shortly."