Slokam 8

The Paramathma displays the intensity of His anger,  by wearing the intestines of Hiranyakshipu as a garland. The display of displeasure by the Paramathma makes even Brahma,  Shiva Perumal, and Indira to stay afar in respectful and fearful stance.  They sing the praise of the Paramathma in dispelling the reign of terror of Hiranyakashipu. 

The Paramathma’s intense rage causes all to keep a respectful distance and no one ventures to attempt appeasement.

The fear is not only caused by the might, visual and roar of the Paramathma.  It is also driven by the guilt of having granted the boon to Hiranyakashipu.

The Paramathma was never in favor of granting any boons to the asuras,  no matter what “sacrifices” are performed. This is because, any boon will only be misused.  There is not even a remote possibility that an asura with a boon will use it for anything other than self gratification and  destruction and dominance over others.  So Brahma,  Siva Perumal and Indira felt very gulty that they had violated the guidance of the Paramathma.   Actually the Paramathma’s anger was directed as much against the grantors of the boon as much as the recipient. 

Hiranyakashipu is a true asura.  Anyone other than an asura who performs such an intense tapas would no longer be interested in worldly objectives.  This is why the reward of a boon is granted to one who completes such an intense tapas for such a long duration.  It is assumed that the boon will be only for transcending the world, or moksham. 

Asuras normally do not perform tapas because they are outward oriented.  They are not inward looking, Without an inward turn of the mind, it is not possible to perform tapas.  Hiranyakashipu was an unique instance for which they were not prepared. They were in remorse at what happened. 

It is said in Srimad Bhagavatham,  that the intensity of Hiranyakahipu’s tapas was so severe, that it caused a disturbance in the deva loka that the residents could not ignore.  The “heat” from the intensity of concentration was so strong, that it would have destroyed them if they ignored it. Essentially the discomfort signaled to the Devas that Hiranyakashipus attainment had to be rewarded.\

May we always abide by the guidance of the Paramathma in all our actions