Srimadh Bagawatham - Prahalada Charitram Part 2

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Hiranyakashipu’s wife Kayathu was dragged towards Deva Lokam. Along the way Sage Narada intercepted the Devas. ‘Where are you taking the wife of Hiranyakashipu? She might be the wife of your nemesis but as she is his dharmapatni, you have to treat her with respect.’

‘She is with child and as she will soon give birth to another Asura we want to ensure that the entire race of Hiranyakashipu is destroyed!’ answered Devendran.

‘Don’t be in a hurry to destroy the innocent child. This child will turn out to be the greatest Bagawatha and because of him the world will find relief from Hiranyakashipu. Release Kayathu; I will take care of her till Hiranyakashipu returns home.’

Thus Sage Narada saved Kayathu from the Devas and gave her shelter in his ashram. Kayathu requested the boon that her child should not be delivered till her husband returned home from the forest. Thus Prahladan stayed in his mother’s womb for 10,000 years! Every day, Sage Naradar lectured Kayathu about the glories of Perumal accompanied by the music from his veena. The pregnant Kayathu would often fall asleep as she was very tired but Prahladan listened to every single word uttered by the sage from his mother’s womb. Prahladan retained the knowledge he had obtained from the Sage’s lecture. The music from the veena helps the unborn child to listen easily and therefore the Sage used veena to make sure that Prahladan paid attention to his lectures.

As 10,000 years rolled by pleased with the dedication of Hiranyakashipu, Lord Brahma appeared before him.

‘You have proved your devotion to me. I am very pleased by your dedication. What boon do you seek?’

Hiranyakashipu wanted to get immunity from death. He therefore started to list all the ways by which he shouldn’t face death.

‘I should neither die during day time nor at night, neither be killed inside nor outside, neither be killed by a weapon which has life nor by a weapon which is non-living, neither be killed by man , Devas, Asuras, gandharvas, Nagas,’

Lord Brahma held his breath as he listened to Hiranyakashipu’s extraordinary request.

‘yakshas, beasts or for that matter any being/creature created by you,’finished Hiranyakashipu.

Lord Brahma heaved a sign of release for the one who had created Lord Brahma would destroy Hiranyakashipu.

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