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 ||
Con trai của ông là Prahlāda—vĩ đại thay, bậc tối thắng trong hàng Daitya. Và con trai của Prahlāda là Virocana, người một lòng kính mộ các bậc nhị sinh (Bà-la-môn).
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.