SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM - Prabhupada

PLATE FIVEAfter receiving benedictions from Lord Brahma, Hirar:tyakasipu conqueredthe rulers of all the planets in the three worlds, seizing theirpower and influence. He thus began residing in heaven in the most opulentpalace of lndra, the celestial King. The palace was as beautifullymade as if the goddess of fortune of the entire universe resided there.Being situated on lndra's throne, HiraQyakasipu severely controlled theinhabitants of all the other planets.Once HiraQyakasipu affectionately seated his young son PrahladaMaharaja on his lap and inquired what he had learned from his teachers.Prahlada replied with exalted VaiQava philosophy describing how oneachieves the perfection of life by dedicating everything to the service ofthe Supreme Lord, KrQa. After Prahlada Maharaja had spoken in thisway, HiraQyakasipu, blinded by anger and hatred for the Supreme Lord,threw the boy off his lap and onto the ground. Indignant and angry, hisreddish eyes like molten copper, HiraQyakasipu said to his servants, "0demons, take this boy away from me! He deserves to be killed. Kill himas soon as possible!" (pp.l74-178, 245-274)