Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.5.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Father’s Joy in His Son
“When Hiraṇyakaśipu saw that his child had fallen at his feet and was offering obeisances, as an affectionate father he immediately began showering blessings upon the child and embraced him with both arms. A father naturally feels happy to embrace his son, and Hiraṇyakaśipu became very happy in this way.”
What the purport teaches
- Prahlāda Mahārāja fell at his father’s feet and offered obeisances.
- Hiraṇyakaśipu responded as an affectionate father, showering blessings upon his child.
- He embraced Prahlāda with both arms and became very happy. The translation describes a father’s natural happiness in embracing his son.
Try this today
Offer a family member a sincere wish for their happiness today.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when someone offers me respect or affection?
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.