Shloka 11
गाणपत्यदानकथा
Bāṇāsura Receives Gaṇapatya; Genealogical Prelude
हिरण्यकशिपोः पुत्राश्चत्वारो दैत्यसत्तमाः । ह्रादानुह्रादसंह्रादा प्रह्रादश्चेत्यनुक्रमात्
hiraṇyakaśipoḥ putrāścatvāro daityasattamāḥ | hrādānuhrādasaṃhrādā prahrādaścetyanukramāt
Hiraṇyakaśipu had four sons—foremost among the Daityas—namely Hrāda, Anuhrāda, Saṃhrāda, and, in due order, Prahrāda.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
FAQs
The verse establishes the Daitya lineage, preparing the narrative contrast between asuric power and dharmic devotion—especially through Prahrāda—showing that spiritual merit (bhakti and dharma) can arise even within hostile lineages.
While this specific verse is genealogical, it frames the wider Purāṇic theme that worldly might and birth do not grant liberation; turning toward Saguna Shiva through devotion and right conduct is what purifies lineage and leads the soul toward grace.
No direct ritual is prescribed in this line; the takeaway is to cultivate sattva through bhakti—practically expressed in japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and daily reverence to Shiva with humility rather than pride.