Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 45
Brahmā’s Boons, Hiraṇyakaśipu’s Cosmic Tyranny, and Prahlāda’s Transcendental Qualities
पुत्रान् विप्रतिकूलान् स्वान् पितर: पुत्रवत्सला: । उपालभन्ते शिक्षार्थं नैवाघमपरो यथा ॥ ४५ ॥
putrān vipratikūlān svān pitaraḥ putra-vatsalāḥ upālabhante śikṣārthaṁ naivāgham aparo yathā
Ayah dan ibu selalu menyayangi anak-anaknya. Bila anak membangkang, mereka menegur demi pendidikan dan kebaikan, bukan karena permusuhan seperti orang lain. Lalu bagaimana Hiraṇyakaśipu menghukum putra semulia Prahlāda? Inilah yang ingin kutahu.
FAQs
This verse explains that chastisement should be for instruction (śikṣārtham), not to cause harm—like a loving father correcting a child.
Prahlāda spoke to soften his father’s anger, teaching that true authority corrects for the child’s welfare, not out of hatred or vengeance.
When giving feedback or disciplining others, keep the intention to educate and uplift—avoid harshness driven by ego, anger, or the desire to hurt.