Vamana and King Mahabali
OriginHindu Mythology
King Mahabali, a powerful and righteous Asura ruler, conquered the three worlds, causing the gods to seek help from Lord Vishnu. Vishnu took the form of Vamana, a dwarf Brahmin, and requested three paces of land from the king. When Mahabali agreed, Vamana expanded to cosmic proportions, covering the universe in two steps and placing the third on Mahabali’s head, pushing him to the underworld...