Prahlada, who was the son of the demon king, Hiranyakashipu, was one of the greatest devotees of the Lord and can be considered an Astika. This Astika principle is not acquired; it commences right from the birth itself. Despite the great difficulties he was put to; Prahlada was able to continuously enjoy the bliss of his own Self and know the presence of the Lord in his heart. ‘Ahlada’ refers to joy or bliss. ‘Pra’ refers to the blossoming of it. Therefore, Prahlada is the one who is continuously happy. So, if you go on thinking of the Lord continuously, these feelings of joy will shine forth with an effulgent splendour, and you will become one with Brahman. In the Vedas, can be found this great pronouncement; ‘Brahmavid brahmaiva bhavati’, he who knows Brahman verily becomes Brahman. (DBG, pp. 59-60)