Friday, December 13, 2024

A question for the ages: To obey or not to obey!!

Hiranyakashipu, a demonic king, had a son named Prahlada, renowned for his unwavering devotion to Lord Vishnu. Prahlada's son, Virochana, was, unfortunately, a demon. Virochana's son, Mahabali, however, was another great devotee.

A young boy, perhaps a descendant of this lineage, once pondered a profound question. He asked his father, "Shri Rama, revered as Purushottam, obeyed his father, King Dasharatha. Prahlada, on the other hand, defied his father, Hiranyakashipu, and is celebrated for his devotion to Lord Vishnu. Should I, then, obey you or follow my own path of devotion?"



The father, faced with this logical query, responded with a touch of irony. "We do not live in the Satya Yuga or Treta Yuga, my son. We are in the Kali Yuga. Therefore, it is best for both of us to listen to your mother."

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