Values & Stories, Volume 2
Prahlad and Narasimha
The Boy Who Was Never Afraid
The Story Behind the Holi Fire, A Sanatan Values Story of Devotion
Author: Shashwat Sanatan
At a glance
- Ages
- 5–8
- Pages
- 30
- Series
- Values & Stories, Volume 2
- Language
- English
- Formats
- Paperback · Kindle eBook · Google Play eBook
This book is coming soon to Amazon and Google Play.
About this book
What can keep a small boy safe when even his own father turns against him?
The mighty asura king Hiranyakashipu had won a boon: no man or beast, by day or night, indoors or out, could ever defeat him. He grew so proud he forbade anyone to speak the name of Hari. But his own little son, Prahlad, loved Hari with his whole heart, and could not be frightened out of it. Not by anger. Not even by Holika's fire. And when the king struck the great pillar of his hall, Narasimha stepped through every locked door at once.
The story behind the Holi fire, retold with warmth and awe for young children, fierce moments handled gently, never with horror. Includes a Parent Notes page tracing the story to the Bhagavata Purana, talking points, and a pronunciation guide.
From the Sanatan Bhumi · Gurukul imprint, Bharat-rooted, parampara-respectful, never preachy.
Illustrations were made with digital tools, including AI, then selected and retouched by hand.