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Canto 7 · The Science of God · 15 chapters

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  1. 1Chant the verseSay the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
  2. 2Read the word meaningsGo through each Sanskrit word and its meaning.
  3. 3Find the meaning yourselfBefore the translation, piece the meaning together from the words.
  4. 4Read the translationAsk: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
  5. 5Read the purport slowlyRead it two or three times. Don't rush.
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Canto 7 · Chapter 7: What Prahlāda Learned in the Womb
7.7.17.7.3

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 7.7.2

श्रीप्रह्राद उवाच

पितरि प्रस्थितेऽस्माकं तपसे मन्दराचलम् ।

युद्धोद्यमं परं चक्रुर्विबुधा दानवान्प्रति ॥ २ ॥ H

śrī-prahrāda uvāca

pitari prasthite ’smākaṁ

tapase mandarācalam

yuddhodyamaṁ paraṁ cakrur

vibudhā dānavān prati

Translation

Prahlāda Mahārāja said: When our father, Hiraṇyakaśipu, went to Mandarācala Mountain to execute severe austerities, in his absence the demigods, headed by King Indra, made a severe attempt to subdue all the demons in warfare.

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The Demigods Attack During Hiraṇyakaśipu’s Absence

  1. 1

    Prahlāda Mahārāja began his account by describing his father’s departure. Hiraṇyakaśipu went to Mandarācala Mountain to perform severe austerities.

  2. 2

    While Hiraṇyakaśipu was absent, the demigods made a severe attempt to subdue the demons.

  3. 3

    King Indra headed the demigods in this warfare.

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