In 'Ramayana", we have Indrajit, son of Ravana, supporting his father in his unrighteous ways, instead of advising him to desist as his uncle Vibhishana did.
In Ramayana itself, when King Dasharatha unwillingly imposed exile on Rama, even his brother Lakhmana reportedly protested.
In "Mahabharata", Bhishma, to satisfy his father's desire to marry Satyavati, though he himself was the heir, decided to remain celibate. (He also abducted three princesses as brides for his stepbrother.)
Again in "Mahabharata", one comes across Prince Puru, sacrificing his youth to his father King Yayati to enable him to enjoy.
Even though filial piety is a noble virtue, it can be carried too far, as mentioned above.
A glorious exception is Prahlada who courageously stood his ground against his father King Hiranyakashipu in worshipping Vishnu.
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