GOD-THE FATHER

- By Sapna Majumdar

King Hiranyakashyap had a son, named Prahlad, who like others also worshipped his father. One day, child Prahlad went out and happened to visit the locality where a potter's family resided. He was just watching the burning kiln in which earthen pots had been kept to be baked. Smoke was emitting from the kiln.

Prahlad was astonished to find the potter's wife remembering 'God' for something. He asked the lady why she was not remembering his Father, the king. The lady replied that the problem she faced was such that only 'God' could help and no other power on the earth.

All of a sudden Prahlad saw three kitten jumping alive out of the burning kiln. The lady exclaimed that her prayer had been heard by God. She told Prahlad that the kitten had been placed in the kiln by mistake and she was praying to God for their safety.

Prahlad was so much impressed that he requested the lady to reveal 'God' to him also. This was done instantly. He stood completely transformed and his faith shifted from his father, King Hiranyakashyap, to the Supreme Father, God.