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Mahavisnu had not been on good terms with the devas, for a time. Taking this opportunity, Sukracarya the teacher of the Asuras, persuaded Bali to engage the devas in a battle. Bali defeated the devas completely in a pitched battle. Thus the realm of the gods came under the sway of Mahabali. Once, during that period Bali invited his grandfather Prahlada to heaven and requested him to accept the most honourable seat there. Prahlada accepted his invitation and anointed Bali as Indra. Bali inquired of Prahlada as to the method of carrying on the government of heaven. Prahlada said thus in reply: "Only virtue will always win. Rule the kingdom without deviating from virtue." (Vamana Purana, Chapter 74). Because Bali had ruled his kingdom according to the advice of Prahlada, he became famous in the three worlds. (Vamana Purana, Chapter 75) . According to the version of Bhagavata, Prahlada when he grew old, left his kingdom in the hands of his son Virocana and went to the forest for penance. Virocana was not as famous as Prahlada. After the period of Virocana, Mahabali came to the throne. He was a mighty king. Within a short time he became the emperor of the Asuras. It was during this period that the churning of the Milk Sea took place. (Page 103, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

Mahavisnu had not been on good terms with the devas, for a time. Taking this opportunity, Sukracarya the teacher of the Asuras, persuaded Bali to engage the devas in a battle. Bali defeated the devas completely in a pitched battle. Thus the realm of the gods came under the sway of Mahabali. Once, during that period Bali invited his grandfather Prahlada to heaven and requested him to accept the most honourable seat there. Prahlada accepted his invitation and anointed Bali as Indra. Bali inquired of Prahlada as to the method of carrying on the government of heaven. Prahlada said thus in reply: "Only virtue will always win. Rule the kingdom without deviating from virtue." (Vamana Purana, Chapter 74). Because Bali had ruled his kingdom according to the advice of Prahlada, he became famous in the three worlds. (Vamana Purana, Chapter 75) . According to the version of Bhagavata, Prahlada when he grew old, left his kingdom in the hands of his son Virocana and went to the forest for penance. Virocana was not as famous as Prahlada. After the period of Virocana, Mahabali came to the throne. He was a mighty king. Within a short time he became the emperor of the Asuras. It was during this period that the churning of the Milk Sea took place. (Page 103, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

As the whole of heaven came under the sway of Bali, the devas began to leave the country one by one. Everybody was happy and comfortable under the rule of Bali. But the devas and Brahmanas were denied the privileges they deserved. They approached Visnu and represented their grievances. Visnu told them thus : "Bali is devoted to me. Still, to redress your grievances I shall take the incarnation of Vamana shortly." In course of time the Asuras and their countries began to be weakened. Seeing the approach of destruction emperor Bali became thoughtful. He approached Prahlada to learn the reason. Prahlada told Bali thus : "Lord Visnu is now staying in the womb of Aditi for his incarnation as Vamana. That is why the country and the Asuras are subjected to destruction. Hearing this Mahabali said: <nowiki>''</nowiki>Our Raksasas are more powerful than that Visnu." Hearing these haughty words of Bali, Prahlada got angry and cursed Bali <nowiki>''</nowiki>Let your country be destroyed." Bali requested Prahlada to pardon him. Prahlada advised Bali "You will get salvation only by relying on Visnu". (Vamana Purana 77) . Once Mahabali went to Prahlada and repented of his papas and begged for pardon. Then he began to make enquiries on spiritual matters. (M.B., Vana Parva, Chapter 28, Stanza 3). (Page 104, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

As the whole of heaven came under the sway of Bali, the devas began to leave the country one by one. Everybody was happy and comfortable under the rule of Bali. But the devas and Brahmanas were denied the privileges they deserved. They approached Visnu and represented their grievances. Visnu told them thus : "Bali is devoted to me. Still, to redress your grievances I shall take the incarnation of Vamana shortly." In course of time the Asuras and their countries began to be weakened. Seeing the approach of destruction emperor Bali became thoughtful. He approached Prahlada to learn the reason. Prahlada told Bali thus : "Lord Visnu is now staying in the womb of Aditi for his incarnation as Vamana. That is why the country and the Asuras are subjected to destruction. Hearing this Mahabali said: <nowiki>''</nowiki>Our Raksasas are more powerful than that Visnu." Hearing these haughty words of Bali, Prahlada got angry and cursed Bali <nowiki>''</nowiki>Let your country be destroyed." Bali requested Prahlada to pardon him. Prahlada advised Bali "You will get salvation only by relying on Visnu". (Vamana Purana 77) . Once Mahabali went to Prahlada and repented of his papas and begged for pardon. Then he began to make enquiries on adhyatmik matters. (M.B., Vana Parva, Chapter 28, Stanza 3). (Page 104, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

Prahlada, the son of Hiranyakasipu, was a devotee of Visnu. The father did not like the son's devotion to Visnu. So he persecuted Prahlada in various ways. Once he threw down Prahlada from the top of a high building. At that time Bhumi devi appeared there and received him in her arms. (Brahmanda Purana, Chapter 24). (Page 143, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

Prahlada, the son of Hiranyakasipu, was a devotee of Visnu. The father did not like the son's devotion to Visnu. So he persecuted Prahlada in various ways. Once he threw down Prahlada from the top of a high building. At that time Bhumi devi appeared there and received him in her arms. (Brahmanda Purana, Chapter 24). (Page 143, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

Diti was one of the wives of Kasyapa. She had no children while the other wives of Kasyapa had children. Jealousy and grief rankled in her mind. One day she approached Kasyapa and pressed him to beget a son for her. It was the time of dusk when Kasyapa was deeply absorbed in his day's devotional worship. She disturbed his "Dhyana" (devotional concentration) by her importunity, but he was reluctant to yield to her wishes al such an inauspicious time. It is at dusk that Siva goes about with his attendant hordes of spirits, wearing the crown of his matted hair covered with the dust carried by the whirlwinds from cremation grounds and keeping his three eyes wide open. Kasyapa asked Did to wait for a few minutes, until that terrible time was over, bul she did not heed his advice. In the fury of her passion she sprang towards him and stripped him of his clothes and in ihe end Kasyapa yielded to her carnal desires. But after the act he in a repentant mood told her that she had defiled her mind by having sexual union in that unholy hour and by doing so had offended the gods. As a result, twin sons will be born in her womb. They would persecute and torture the three worlds. Mahavisnu would incarnate to destroy them. But since she also fell a little regret in her act, a grandson of her (Prahlada) will become a devotee of Visnu. (Page 244, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

Diti was one of the wives of Kasyapa. She had no children while the other wives of Kasyapa had children. Jealousy and grief rankled in her mind. One day she approached Kasyapa and pressed him to beget a son for her. It was the time of dusk when Kasyapa was deeply absorbed in his day's devotional worship. She disturbed his "Dhyana" (devotional concentration) by her importunity, but he was reluctant to yield to her wishes al such an inauspicious time. It is at dusk that Siva goes about with his attendant hordes of spirits, wearing the crown of his matted hair covered with the dust carried by the whirlwinds from cremation grounds and keeping his three eyes wide open. Kasyapa asked Did to wait for a few minutes, until that terrible time was over, bul she did not heed his advice. In the fury of her passion she sprang towards him and stripped him of his clothes and in ihe end Kasyapa yielded to her carnal desires. But after the act he in a repentant mood told her that she had defiled her mind by having sexual union in that unholy hour and by doing so had offended the gods. As a result, twin sons will be born in her womb. They would persecute and torture the three worlds. Mahavisnu would incarnate to destroy them. But since she also fell a little regret in her act, a grandson of her (Prahlada) will become a devotee of Visnu. (Page 244, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

The great King Prahlada once conquered Heaven. Indra, who lost his kingdom and glory, accepted Brhaspati's advice and went to meet Sukracarya. Sukra told Indra that Prahlada was the noblest person and that he had earned that nobility by his good qualities. Indra decided to acquire those good qualities from Prahlada. Indra disguised himself as a Brahmin boy and approached Prahlada with a request for moral and spiritual advice. Prahlada accepted him as his pupil and gave him moral and spiritual advice. Pleased with the pupil's devotion, Prahlada agreed to give him whatever boon he wanted. The pupil said that he wanted only the good qualities of the Guru. Prahlada agreed to it. Then a shadow-like figure appeared to emerge from Prahlada's body. Prahlada who]]was puzzled asked the figure : "Who are you" "The figure answered : "I am your virtuous character. Now I am leaving you and entering this boy's body." Saying thus it left Prahlada's body and entered Indra's body. Following it, all the good qualities of Prahlada, like charity, truth, glory etc. entered Indra's body one after another. It was only in the end that Prahlada came to know that the cunning pupil was Indra. Thus from that day, Prahlada began to decline in his good qualities and Indra began to prosper. (MB Santi Parva, Chapter 124). (Page 322, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

The great King Prahlada once conquered Heaven. Indra, who lost his kingdom and glory, accepted Brhaspati's advice and went to meet Sukracarya. Sukra told Indra that Prahlada was the noblest person and that he had earned that nobility by his good qualities. Indra decided to acquire those good qualities from Prahlada. Indra disguised himself as a Brahmin boy and approached Prahlada with a request for moral and adhyatmik advice. Prahlada accepted him as his pupil and gave him moral and adhyatmik advice. Pleased with the pupil's devotion, Prahlada agreed to give him whatever boon he wanted. The pupil said that he wanted only the good qualities of the Guru. Prahlada agreed to it. Then a shadow-like figure appeared to emerge from Prahlada's body. Prahlada who]]was puzzled asked the figure : "Who are you" "The figure answered : "I am your virtuous character. Now I am leaving you and entering this boy's body." Saying thus it left Prahlada's body and entered Indra's body. Following it, all the good qualities of Prahlada, like charity, truth, glory etc. entered Indra's body one after another. It was only in the end that Prahlada came to know that the cunning pupil was Indra. Thus from that day, Prahlada began to decline in his good qualities and Indra began to prosper. (MB Santi Parva, Chapter 124). (Page 322, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

Prahlada had, as conveyance a divine chariot of gold and silver yoked with eight white horses. (Page 338, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)

Prahlada had, as conveyance a divine chariot of gold and silver yoked with eight white horses. (Page 338, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi)