Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 46
Brahmā’s Boons, Hiraṇyakaśipu’s Cosmic Tyranny, and Prahlāda’s Transcendental Qualities
किमुतानुवशान् साधूंस्तादृशान् गुरुदेवतान् । एतत्कौतूहलं ब्रह्मन्नस्माकं विधम प्रभो । पितु: पुत्राय यद्द्वेषो मरणाय प्रयोजित: ॥ ४६ ॥
kim utānuvaśān sādhūṁs tādṛśān guru-devatān etat kautūhalaṁ brahmann asmākaṁ vidhama prabho pituḥ putrāya yad dveṣo maraṇāya prayojitaḥ
尤提士提罗又问：更何况那儿子顺从、端正，并以父亲如师如神而敬奉！婆罗门啊，主宰啊，请消除我们的疑惑：父亲怎会对儿子生起如此仇恨，甚至意欲置之于死地？
In the history of human society, an affectionate father is rarely found to chastise a noble and devoted son. Therefore Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira wanted Nārada Muni to dissipate his doubt.
FAQs
Because Prahlāda’s unwavering devotion to Viṣṇu opposed Hiraṇyakaśipu’s ego and atheistic pride, his envy intensified into murderous hatred—even toward his own son.
Prahlāda emphasizes that truly saintly devotees are naturally humble and obedient, and are worthy of reverence like spiritual teachers and deities—making the father’s extreme hatred even more shocking.
It warns that unchecked envy and ego can destroy even family bonds; cultivating humility, devotion, and respect for the saintly protects relationships and keeps one aligned with dharma.