When Our Love is Transcendental (The Tale of Prince Prahlad)

What does ancient Hinduism teach us about love- the higher kind that is not mere lust, attraction, and attachment/ego? This episode is a retelling of the classic tale of Prahlad- the wise prince who held insurmountable love for Consciousness and the sacred. Born to a demonic ruler who was known for his arrogance and hedonism, the prince stayed true to his beliefs, despite the cruelty and disapproval of his father and everyone around him. (Kindly note that this version is as per Bibek Debroy's accredited transliteration of the Vishnu Purana. As with all our episodes, this ep has been scripted to respect and retain the original essence of the primary source. The story has been told in honour of Advaita Vedanta- the philosophical branch within Hinduism that states Consciousness/Spirit is the absolute reality.)