PLATE FIVE
After receiving benedictions from Lord Brahmā, Hiraṇyakaśipu conquered the rulers of all the planets in the three worlds, seizing their power and influence. He thus began residing in heaven in the most opulent palace of Indra, the celestial King. The palace was as beautifully made as if the goddess of fortune of the entire universe resided there. Being situated on Indra's throne, Hiraṇyakaśipu severely controlled the inhabitants of all the other planets.
Once Hiraṇyakaśipu affectionately seated his young son Prahlāda Mahārāja on his lap and inquired what he had learned from his teachers. Prahlāda replied with exalted Vaiṣṇava philosophy describing how one achieves the perfection of life by dedicating everything to the service of the Supreme Lord, Kṛṣṇa. After Prahlāda Mahārāja had spoken in this way, Hiraṇyakaśipu, blinded by anger and hatred for the Supreme Lord, threw the boy off his lap and onto the ground. Indignant and angry, his reddish eyes like molten copper, Hiraṇyakaśipu said to his servants, "O demons, take this boy away from me! He deserves to be killed. Kill him as soon as possible!" ( pp. 174–178, 245–274 )