Dialogue between Prahlāda and his father; he is cast from the top of the palace unhurt; baffles the incantation of Samvara; he is thrown fettered into the sea; he praises Vishnu - Verse 44
Vishnu Purana (GRETIL; M. M. Pathak critical edition) · 1 · Verse 19.44
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Sanskrit Original
सर्व एव महाभाग महत्त्वं प्रति सोद्यमाः तथापि पुंसां भाग्यानि नोद्यमा भूतिहेतवः ।।
sarva eva mahābhāga mahattvaṃ prati sodyamāḥ tathāpi puṃsāṃ bhāgyāni nodyamā bhūtihetavaḥ ||
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All are indeed great souls, striving for greatness; yet, the fortunes of men do not depend on their efforts for prosperity.