From the ancient Vedic scriptures of India comes the famous epic of Prince Prahlad. In a previous era-long, long ago-there was an evil monarch named Hiranya-Kashipu, who succeeded in seizing control of the entire universe.
 
He was extremely cruel, and due to his darkened heart he made life impossible for everyone-from the animals to the demigods. Only his son prahlad, who was always absorbed in meditating on the lord, remained undisturbed by his father’s reign of terror.
 
Seeing the boy’s natural predilection for spiritual life, and thus taking him as an archenemy, he tried to kill his own child, but was unsuccessful every time. Through his resolute faith and constant meditation, the young prince conquered fear and remained untouched by death.