Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.10
Visarga· Brahmā's creationA Great Devotee in a Demoniac Family
“Now let me describe the sons of Diti, who were begotten by Kaśyapa but who became demons. In this demoniac family the great devotee Prahlāda Mahārāja appeared, and Bali Mahārāja also appeared in that family. The demons are technically known as Daityas because they proceeded from the womb of Diti.”
What the purport teaches
- The account now turns to Diti’s sons, who were begotten by Kaśyapa but became demons.
- The great devotee Prahlāda Mahārāja appeared in this demoniac family. Bali Mahārāja also appeared in the same family.
- These demons are called Daityas because they came from the womb of Diti.
Try this today
Remember Prahlāda Mahārāja today as a great devotee who appeared in a demoniac family.
Ask yourself
How does Prahlāda Mahārāja’s appearance challenge judging devotion by family background alone?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.