Srimad-Bhagavatam: Canto 8 - Chapter 1 - Verse 27
Sanskrit:
ब्रूहि कारणमेतस्य दुर्धर्षत्वस्य मद्रिपो: ।ओज: सहो बलं तेजो यत एतत्समुद्यम: ॥ २७ ॥
ITRANS:
brūhi kāraṇam etasyadurdharṣatvasya mad-ripoḥojaḥ saho balaṁ tejoyata etat samudyamaḥ
Translation:
Kindly inform me. What is the cause for Bali Mahārāja’s strength, endeavor, influence and victory? How has he become so enthusiastic?