Pralada: The Devotee of God

Pralada shasmi daityanam. I am Varuna, the king of the oceans. Of the forefathers, I am Ariaman. Mrigarnamcha, Mrigindraham. Vainateyaschapakshinam. Among beasts, I am the lion. Birds, I am Garuda. Among demons, I am Pralada. So he was actually the son. of the powerful and evil demon king Hirannekashipu. The story is well-known.