Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 35
Brahmā’s Boons, Hiraṇyakaśipu’s Cosmic Tyranny, and Prahlāda’s Transcendental Qualities
यं साधुगाथासदसि रिपवोऽपि सुरा नृप । प्रतिमानं प्रकुर्वन्ति किमुतान्ये भवादृशा: ॥ ३५ ॥
yaṁ sādhu-gāthā-sadasi ripavo ’pi surā nṛpa pratimānaṁ prakurvanti kim utānye bhavādṛśāḥ
In any assembly where there are discourses about saints and devotees, O King Yudhiṣṭhira, even the enemies of the demons, namely the demigods, what to speak of you, would cite Prahlāda Mahārāja as an example of a great devotee.
FAQs
This verse says that even the demigods—though counted among the king’s opponents—make his likeness a standard in saintly assemblies, showing that genuine greatness is acknowledged even by rivals.
Śukadeva addresses Parīkṣit directly (“O king”) to highlight his exalted standing and the universal respect he commands, setting a devotional tone as the narrative proceeds in Canto 7.
Cultivate integrity and devotion so consistently that respect arises naturally—even from critics—and participate in sādhus’ discussions and kīrtana where saintly qualities are celebrated.