Virochana

In Indian mythology, Virochana was the grandson of Hiranyakashipu, the son of Prahlada (according to the Atharvaveda (VIII.10.22)), and the father of Bali.[1]

Virochana
In-universe information
FamilyPrahlada (father), Devi (mother), Kumbha (brother), Virochanā (sister) and Banasura (grandson)
SpouseDevamba
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.[2]

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