Slokam 7

As the Paramathmas feet reach satyaloka, Brahma washes the tip of His feet as a mark of respect and devotion.  The water touching the feet of the Paramathma drops to sanctify the three worlds.  

Sanctification refers to wiping away the adharma and the undesirable qualities such as greed. It also refers to the process of nourishment of the good qualities such as selflessness and sacrifice. 

The divine beings celebrate the victory of the Paramathma in swiping away all of the three worlds from the “possession” of Bali and restoring them to the rightful owners. 

The Gandharvas are said to dance in rapturous joy.

The Gandharvas are male nature spirits and husbands of the Apsaras. Some are part animal, usually a bird or horse. They have superb musical skills. They guard the Soma and play beautiful music for the gods in their palaces. Gandharvas are frequently depicted as singers in the court of the gods.

Gandharvas in the historic sense acted as messengers between the gods and humans. In Hindu law, a gandharva marriage is one contracted by mutual consent and without formal rituals.

The Paramathma’s eternal devotee, Jambavan is said to go around the world, sounding the drum in celebration. 

Such was the widespread celebration on the release of the  three worlds from the expoitation of Bali.  It does appear from the joyous celebration that Bali’s conquests and rulership were not appreciated. 

Although Bali’s generosity was exemplary,  apparently,  his rulership was not. 

In any event,  the residents of a particular place would rather live in freedom than be under subjugation and exploitation. A conquest is never for the well being of the conquered.  Invariably it is meant for exploitation and ill treatment of the people that lose the battle.  This is particularly so when the conquerors are asuras and the conquered are devas.