Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 6
The Origin of the Gaṅgā and the Gods’ Defeat Caused by Bali
प्रह्लादस्तस्य पुत्रो।़भूत्सुमहान्दैत्यसत्तमः । विरोचन स्तस्य सुतो बभूव द्विजभक्तिमान् ॥ ६ ॥
prahlādastasya putro |़bhūtsumahāndaityasattamaḥ | virocana stasya suto babhūva dvijabhaktimān || 6 ||
Putranya adalah Prahlāda—sungguh agung, yang terbaik di antara para Daitya. Putra Prahlāda ialah Virocana, yang berbhakti kepada para dvija (brāhmaṇa).
Sūta (narrating Purāṇic lineage within the discourse)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights that spiritual excellence can manifest even in Daitya lineages: Prahlāda is praised as supremely great, and Virocana is noted for dvija-bhakti—reverence for the spiritually initiated—presenting dharma as a defining virtue beyond birth.
By naming Prahlāda as the foremost Daitya, the verse recalls the Purāṇic model of unwavering devotion (classically associated with Viṣṇu-bhakti), and by praising Virocana’s respect for dvijas it shows bhakti expressed through humility, service, and honoring sacred authority.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is dharmic conduct—dvija-satkara (honoring brāhmaṇas)—which supports Vedic learning, ritual transmission, and proper observance of śāstra-based duties.