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
Nghe những lời về phụng sự bhakti từ miệng con trai Prahlāda, Hiraṇyakaśipu nổi giận dữ dội. Môi ông run lên vì phẫn nộ, rồi ông nói với Ṣaṇḍa, con trai của thầy mình Śukrācārya, như sau.
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.