# Child Devotees *Young devotees of exceptional spiritual realization* ## Famous Child Devotees ### Prahlada Maharaja - Child devotee of supreme purity - Protected by Narasimha despite demoniac father - Greatest exemplar of child devotion - Not dependent on parental support ### Dhruva Maharaja - Child prince who performed austerities - Met Narayana through meditation - Achieved immortal position - Known as "the pole star" ### Ajamila (In Youth) - Though not initially a child, shown as young devotee - Returned to Krishna consciousness ## Characteristics of Child Devotees - Pure, uncomplicated devotion - Not bound by material attachments - Fearless in their faith - Quick to surrender to Krishna - Exemplary for all ages ## Types of Child Devotees ### Born Into Devotion - Children of devotees - Natural spiritual inclination ### Saintly Prodigies - Spiritually advanced from birth - Prahlada is supreme example ### Ordinary Children Devoted - Young persons developing faith - Learning Krishna consciousness ## Lessons from Child Devotees - Simplicity of pure devotion - Transcendence of material conditioning - Courage in spiritual practice - Pure love as foundation - Surrender as essential element ## Related Topics - [[index/personalities/incarnations|Incarnations]] - Krishna's protection of devotees - [[index/personalities/demons|Demons]] - Hiranyakasipu opposed Prahlada - [[index/personalities/twelve-mahajanas|Twelve Mahajanas]] - Prahlada among the authorities - [[index/personalities/devotees|Devotees]] - All ages in Krishna consciousness --- *This index is under development. Additional entries from Śrīla Prabhupāda's books, lectures, conversations and letters will be added as the indexing work progresses.*