Srimad Bhagavatam · Skandha 8
Srimad Bhagavatam 8.22.30 meaning
guruna bhartsitah shapto jahau satyam na suvratah
chalair ukto maya dharmo n-ayam tyajati satyavak
गुरुणा भर्त्सितः शप्तो जहौ सत्यं न सुव्रतः।
छलैरुक्तो मया धर्मो नायं त्यजति सत्यवाक्॥
Though scolded and cursed by his own teacher, this man of firm vows did not give up truth. Even when I spoke of dharma with tricks, he who is true to his word did not abandon it.
What it means
Bali kept his promise even when his own guru told him to break it. Staying true under pressure is the real test of character. Keep your word, even when it costs.हिंदी में अर्थ
अपने गुरु से डाँट और शाप पाकर भी इस दृढ़ व्रती ने सत्य नहीं छोड़ा। मैंने छल से धर्म की बातें कहीं, फिर भी सत्य बोलने वाले इसने धर्म नहीं छोड़ा।
बलि ने अपना वचन तब भी निभाया जब उनके गुरु ने उसे तोड़ने को कहा। दबाव में भी सच्चे रहना ही चरित्र की असली परीक्षा है।
Spoken by Vamana.
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