When the preceptor found him well-versed in all political sciences and humble, he then communicated it to his father, saying,—"O lord of Daityas, thy son Prahlāda has become conversant with the principles of government as laid down by the descendant of Bhrigu". Thereat Hiranyakashipu said to his son,—"Prahlāda, how should a king conduct himself towards friends or foes and what steps he should take at the three periods (i.e. advance, retrogression and peace)?

In plain words: The teacher tells the king that Prahlada has mastered politics and is humble. The king asks Prahlada how a king should treat friends and enemies, and what to do when advancing, retreating, or at peace.