Hiraṇyakaśipu’s Plan to Become Immortal – Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 7 Chapter 3

Section 1 – 7.3.1 – 7.3.5 – Hiraṇyakaśipu performs severe austerities

Śrī Nārada Muni describes Hiraṇyakaśipu’severe austerities to conquer the universe.

Section 2 – 7.3.6 – 7.3.13 – Disturbed by Hiraṇyakaśipu’s penance, demigods petition Brahma

Disturbed by the penance of Hiraṇyakaśipu with the ill intention of ruling the universe, the demigods seek Brahma’s help.

Section 3 – 7.3.14 – 7.3.24 – Lord Brahmā praises Hiraṇyakaśipu’s severe austerities and is ready to give all benedictions

Lord Brahmā praises Hiraṇyakaśipu’s severe austerities and is ready to give all benedictions

Section 4 – 7.3.25 – 7.3.34 – Hiraṇyakaśipu offers prayers to Lord Brahmā

Hiraṇyakaśipu offers prayers to Lord Brahmā

Section 5 – 7.3.35 – 7.3.38- Hiraṇyakaśipu manipulates for a boon of immortality

Hiraṇyakaśipu asks for a benediction from Lord Brahmā that will indirectly make him immortal.