Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 4
Prahlāda’s Prayers Pacify Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva
Prahlāda-stuti and the Lord’s Benediction Offer
तथेति शनकै राजन्महाभागवतोऽर्भक: । उपेत्य भुवि कायेन ननाम विधृताञ्जलि: ॥ ४ ॥
tatheti śanakai rājan mahā-bhāgavato ’rbhakaḥ upetya bhuvi kāyena nanāma vidhṛtāñjaliḥ
Nārada Muni continued: O King, although the exalted devotee Prahlāda Mahārāja was only a little boy, he accepted Lord Brahmā’s words. He gradually proceeded toward Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva and fell down to offer his respectful obeisances with folded hands.
FAQs
It shows that a pure devotee approaches with reverence and humility—slowly, with folded hands, and by offering full obeisances.
Śukadeva is narrating to King Parīkṣit, highlighting Prahlāda’s exemplary devotional conduct within the Nṛsiṁhadeva episode.
Begin prayer or worship with a respectful posture—folded hands, a calm mind, and an attitude of surrender—before speaking or asking anything.