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Lord Vamanadeva wanted three paces of land according to the measurement of His footsteps. He did not want more than necessary

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"Lord Vamanadeva wanted three paces of land according to the measurement of His footsteps. He did not want more than necessary"

Srimad-Bhagavatam

SB Canto 8

Lord Vāmanadeva wanted three paces of land according to the measurement of His footsteps. He did not want more than necessary. But although He pretended to be an ordinary human child, He actually wanted the land comprising the upper, middle and lower planetary systems.

O King of the Daityas, from Your Majesty, who come from such a noble family and who are able to give charity munificently, I ask only three paces of land, to the measurement of My steps.

Lord Vāmanadeva wanted three paces of land according to the measurement of His footsteps. He did not want more than necessary. But although He pretended to be an ordinary human child, He actually wanted the land comprising the upper, middle and lower planetary systems. This was just to show the prowess of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Page Title:Lord Vamanadeva wanted three paces of land according to the measurement of His footsteps. He did not want more than necessary
Compiler:Iswaraj
Created:2021-01-03, 08:02:44
Totals by Section:BG=0, SB=1, CC=0, OB=0, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0
No. of Quotes:1