Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 25
Prahlāda Rejects Demonic Diplomacy and Proclaims Navadhā Bhakti
निशम्यैतत्सुतवचो हिरण्यकशिपुस्तदा । गुरुपुत्रमुवाचेदं रुषा प्रस्फुरिताधर: ॥ २५ ॥
niśamyaitat suta-vaco hiraṇyakaśipus tadā guru-putram uvācedaṁ ruṣā prasphuritādharaḥ
Pagkarinig sa mga salitang ukol sa bhakti mula sa bibig ng anak na si Prahlāda, labis na nagalit si Hiraṇyakaśipu. Nanginginig ang kanyang mga labi sa poot, at sinabi niya kay Ṣaṇḍa, anak ng kanyang guro na si Śukrācārya, ang ganito.
FAQs
Because Prahlāda’s speech reflects devotion to Viṣṇu and rejection of asuric values, which directly threatens Hiraṇyakaśipu’s anti-Viṣṇu pride and control.
He is the son/representative of Prahlāda’s teachers (Śaṇḍa and Amarka), whom Hiraṇyakaśipu questions for failing to shape Prahlāda’s mindset.
Steady bhakti may face opposition from ego-driven authority; the verse teaches composure in devotion and awareness that truth can unsettle those attached to power.