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Today is Vamana Dwadshi, the day Bhagwan Vishnu incarnated as a midget brahmin to tame the inflated ego of King Bali, grandson of Bhakta Prahlad and the erstwhile ruler of the three lokas. Read the story in the poetry thread that follows.

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#PauranicTale
Vamana came to the door of Bali
At the time of a sacrifice great
Asking for the humblest charity
Three short steps of land to take

The king drunk on his power n wealth
Laughed at the dreary demand
Ask for something more he said
You know not my generous hand

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No, said Vamana, this would suffice
All I need is a space to squat
Where none could disturb my peace
O King, just grant me what I ask

As the Asura haughtily sealed the oath
Releasing water from his palm
Vamana grew in stature at once
All visible space to span

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