Hiranyakashipu made every attempt to wean Prahlada away from the Godward path. But never did Prahlada give up chanting the divine name of Narayana. One day Hiranyakashipu on being prompted by Narada, called Prahlada and asked him, ‘Son, what is that you have learnt so far?’ In reply, Prahlada sang a verse in praise of Narayana.

Narayana Param Brahma, Narayana Param Prema,

Narayana Param Tapaha Sarvam Narayana Samaha.

He said, ‘Father, continuous repetition of Lord Narayana’s name is my penance. (Tapas) Love for Lord Narayana is my wealth. There is nothing greater than this. Love is everything.’ Like Prahlada, you too chant the divine name always. Saints like Jayadeva, Gauranga, Tukaram and Ramakrishna Paramahamsa prayed to the Lord fervently and yearned for His Love. Cry for the Lord, just as Sakkubai and Meera did, unable to bear the pangs of separation. They could have His vision and earn His grace only due to such intense yearning. But, due to the impact of Kali Age, people want to attain divine grace without making any effort whatsoever. Wickedness, misery and violence are on the rise because love for God is waning. Transform all your wicked qualities like jealousy and anger into love. Whatever happens in this world consider it as an act of love. (DD on 28-07-1999, p. 3)