Prahlada and Hiranyakashipu | Latest moral story for kids

Hiranyakashipu was the king of demons. Prahlada was his son. Hiranyakashipu was rival of the lord Vishnu. But Prahlada become a true devotee of Vishnu. After knowing that his son had become a true love of Vishnu he become seriously angry on him. He called Prahlada and said, "Vishnu is my enemy, so you have to give up the name of Vishnu."

Prahlada replied, "How it can be father? He is the God!"

Hiranyakashipu : Vishnu is the rival of demons. So having birth in the line of demons you can not praising the name of Vishnu.

Prahlada : Father Shrivishnu is our God. God can not be enemy of anyone. I am unable to quit his name.

Hiranyakashipu got more anger. But what could he do? His won son, after all. He sent his son to a teacher if he might get modification. But this went in vain. Prohlada remained the same. As a true devotee of Vishnu he was reciting name accordingly. Hiranyakashipu could tolerate no more. So he decide to kill his won son. Prahlada was attacked by the soldiers according to the king order. But he did not die. He was thrown in the fire. But the fire was blown out itself. He was tied to heavy stone and thrown into the river. But the stone floated up. He was thrown under the elephant's feet, but the elephant picked him up on to his back. He was pushed into the snake's house. The snakes started to dance expreading  their hooded skin. He was fed poisoned food. Still Prohlada did not die. 

Then after on day Hiranyakashipu was sitting on his throne, livid with rage. He called Prahlada. Reciting the name of Vishnu, Prahlada went to his father. Overcome by anger, Hiranyakashipu roared, "I will kill you with my won hands. Who dare save you?"

Prahlada : Vishnu himself will save me.

Hiranyakashipu : Coming over save here?
Prahlada : He prevales everywhere father.
Hiranyakashipu : Everywhere? Even in this crystal-pillar?
Prahlada : Certainly he, father.

Then giving a roar, Hiranyakashipu broke the crystal-pillar into pieces. Out of it come instantly a fierce. His name was Nirisimha. His face was that of lion and his body was like that of a human. Coming of the pillar, He kept Hiranyakashipu on his things and killed him. With folded hands, Prahlada was extolling the human-lion Vishnu.


The moral lesson of the story of Prahlada and Hiranyakashipu is: One should speak the truth at any situation. One should never fear to speak the truth. The truth letters are  never afraid of death. They may encounter many dangers but must overcome all of them in the long run. Therefore, we should be truthful in life.


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