Virochana

Virochana, in ancient Indian history, was grandson of Hiranyakashipu, son of Prahlada and father of Bali. In the Atharvaveda (VIII.10.22) he was mentioned as the son of Prahlada.

Virochana
In-universe information
FamilyPrahlada (father)
ChildrenMahabali

According to the Chandogya Upanishad (VIII.7.2-8.5), he and Indra went to Prajapati to learn about the atman (self) and lived there, practising brahmacharya for thirty-two years. Later Virochana was killed by Indra.[1] The son of Virochana was Mahabali.[2]

Notes
  1. "Chandogya Upanishad" (PDF). Maharishi University of Management website. pp. 151–2. Retrieved 12 November 2009.
  2. Gopal, Madan (1990). K.S. Gautam (ed.). India through the ages. Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 75.
Preceded by
Prahalad		 Daityas
unknown		 Succeeded by
Mahabali
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