File:Seamless devotion.PNG

Seamless devotion
Prahlada began to show symptoms of Narada's prenatal training and gradually recognized as a devoted follower of Vishnu, much to his father's disappointment.

Hiranyakashipu eventually became so angry and upset at his son's devotion to Vishnu (whom he sees as his human enemy) that he decided he must kill him but each time he attempted to kill the boy, Prahlada protected by Vishnu's mystical power. When asked, Prahlada refused to acknowledge his father as the supreme lord of the universe and claims that Vishnu is all-pervading and omnipresent. To which Hiranyakashipu pointed to a nearby pillar and asked if 'his Vishnu' is in it.

Prahlada then answered, He was in pillars, He was in the least twig and He will be everywhere. Hiranyakashipu, unable to control his anger, smashed the pillar with his mace. A tumultuous sound heard, and Vishnu in the form of Narasimha appeared from the broken pillar and moved to attack Hiranyakashipu in defense of Prahlada.