The legend of Prahlad and his father Hiranyakashyap was first set out

The legend of Prahlad and his father Hiranyakashyap was first set out in the

Bhagwat Purana

Vishnu Purana

Vamana Purana

Agni Purana

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The legend of Prahlad, his tyrannical father Hiranyakashyap, and the divine intervention of Vishnu in his Narasimha avatar is a cornerstone narrative in Vaishnavism. While mentioned in other Puranas like the Vishnu Purana and Vamana Purana, the most detailed and celebrated account of this story is found in the Srimad Bhagavata Purana, specifically in its Seventh Canto.

Puranas are a vast genre of Indian literature dealing with a wide range of topics, including cosmology, history, genealogies, and religious teachings. The Bhagavata Purana is considered one of the most important Puranas, particularly within the Vaishnava tradition.

The story of Prahlad illustrates the principles of devotion (bhakti) and divine protection (especially the omnipotence and omnipresence of Vishnu) against evil, regardless of circumstances or opposition.

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