PURPORT

Bali Maharaja's statement that Visnu would lie down having been killed is not the direct meaning, for Visnu cannot be killed by anyone. Lord Visnu can kill everyone, but He cannot be killed. Thus the real meaning of the words "lie down" is that Lord Visnu would reside within the core of Bali Maharaja's heart. Lord Visnu is defeated by a devotee through devotional service; otherwise, no one can defeat Lord Visnu.