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"In the Padma Purana, there was doubt in the battle, 'He might perish,' so it was decided. The great battle was abandoned, knowing the time was right. [67] Therefore, you must come here to counter this, for men like you never falter in their duty. [68] Having decided this with you, we will act accordingly now. Even the sun performs its duty in conjunction with Arun. [69]
Then, having conveyed the essence of the letter to Vayu, and having consulted with the wise ministers, Prahlad decided to depart without delay. [70] Seeing his father ready to depart, Vayu, kneeling on the ground and joining his hands in salutation, said: [71] "O Lord, it is not right for you to leave while I am here. Fathers embrace their sons, and sons must surely repay the fruit of that embrace. [72] If I do not repay that fruit, I cannot be called a son. Therefore, please be pleased with me by granting me permission to depart." [73]
Then his father said to him, "You are still a child, you have not experienced the sorrow of battle, so stay here happily, I will go." [74]
Then, with his chest as broad as the shore of Mount Meru, Vayu spoke the following powerful words: [75] "Father, the first sign of my strength is that I was born of you. Or, is the spark of fire ever tested to see if it can burn the world?" [76] "My head, purified by the offering of your command, is capable of defeating even Indra, there is no doubt about it." [77]
Having said this, he saluted his father, and then, filled with joy, he rose and performed his ablutions, meals, and other bodily functions. [78]
Then, the elders of the family, with great respect, blessed him, and he, adorned with auspiciousness, bowed to the Siddhas with reverence, radiating supreme brilliance. [79]"