Hridaye Hari Ji Ko Sumiran Dhare

[Prahlad] enshrines Lord Hari’s name in his heart. He chants the Lord’s name at all times. Sanda and Marka (Prahlad’s teachers) went and complained to Hiranyakashipur, "Your son does not read his lessons. We are tired of trying to teach him. He chants the Lord's Name, clapping his hands to keep the beat; he has spoiled all the other students.” [1] The chief queen imploringly says to Prahlad, “Your father the king has subjugated the whole earth, but you O Prahlad my son do not obey him. So, he has decided to deal with you in another way.” [2] The council of villains met and resolved to send Prahlad into the life hereafter. Prahlad was thrown off a mountain, into the water and into a fire. But the Sovereign Lord saved him by changing the laws of nature. [3] Drawing his sword, Hiranyakashipur thundered with rage and threatened to kill Prahlad. "Tell me, who can save you now?" Prahlad answered, "The yellow robed Lord, the Master of the three worlds, resides even in this pillar to which I am tied." [4] The Lord who tore Hiranyakashipur apart with His nails proclaimed Himself the Lord of gods and men. Says Sant Namdev, “I meditate on the Lord, the man-lion, the giver of fearless dignity.” [5]