220 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 7, Ch. 5
affectionately inquired: My dear son, please let me know what you
think is the best of all the subjects you have studied from your
teachers.
PURPORT
Hiranyakasipu did not ask his young son anything that would be very
difficult for him to answer; instead, he gave the boy a chance to speak
plainly about whatever he thought might be best. Prahlada Maharaja, of
course, being a perfect devotee, knew everything and could say what the
best part of life is. In the Vedas it is said, yasmin vijidte sarvam evarn
viata bhavati: if one properly understands God, he can understand
any subject matter very nicely. Sometimes we have to challenge big
scientists and philosophers, but by the grace of Krsna we emerge suc-
cessful. It is impossible, practically speaking, for ordinary men to
challenge scientists or philosophers concerning genuine knowledge, but a
devotee can challenge them because the best of everything is known to a
devotee by the grace of Krsna. As confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (10.11):
tesam evanukampdrtham
aham ajnana-jam tamah
nasayamy atma-bhava-stho
Jfidna-dipena bhasvata
Krsna, who is situated in the core of everyone’s heart as the Supersoul,
dissipates all the ignorance from the heart of a devotee. As a special
favor, He enlightens the devotee with all knowledge by putting before
him the torch of light. Prahlada Maharaja, therefore, knew the best of
knowledge, and when his father inquired from him, Prahlada gave him
that knowledge. Prahlada Maharaja was able to solve the most difficult
parts of problems because of his advanced Krsna consciousness.
Therefore he replied as follows.
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