Prahlada' son was Virochana. His son was emperor Bali. Being a very powerful man, he defeated Devendra and took possession of heaven. As stated earlier, gods became strong by drinking the ambrosia produced during the churning of the sea. Then Indra defeated emperor Bali -and took possession of heaven again. Bali went into hiding.

Once when Devendra had come to the banks of the Ganga, he saw sage Narada also there. Indra went near and saluted Narada. When both had enquired about the welfare of each other, as it was morning, they observed religious rites of the morning. By that time the sun's orb appeared brightly in the east. Both Indra and Narada were looking at the sun's orb and were offering prayer. At that time a radiant goddess was seen in the sky. She  
was adorned with a pearl necklace and holding a lotus in her hand. While Indra and Narada were looking in wonder, that goddess came down from the sky and approached them. Devendra and Narada saluted her and eulogised her. Indra addressed her: "0 Goddess, who are you? What is the reason for your coming here?" Said she: Indra, I am Dhanalakshmi. Everybody in this world tries to seek my favor. I reside in righteous people. The  
demons were so far righteous; their king Bali was virtuous. I was residing in him. Now, as all of them are unrighteous and devoid of virtue, I have abandoned them and come here to live with you." Indra devotedly saluted her and requested: "0 Mother, kindly tell me the places in which you wish to stay."

Then Lakshmi said: "I admire the brave and those who show determination to do any work undertaken by them satisfactorily. I stay in the houses of person that pursue education devotedly, those who serve their  
teacher, and devotees of God. I bless those who have conquered anger, people who are not envious, those who take pity on others in difficulties and help them. I do not approach lazy, short-tempered and ambitious people. I stay away from people whose houses are not clean, and who are lazy. I love people who are clean, virtuous and hard-working."