Can someone explain Prahlada's dark body?

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Dear Vaishnavas,

 

PAMHO. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

 

I have not seen a painting showing Prahlada Maharaja with a dark body.

Would someone please explain this verse? Apparently, Prahlada Maharaja has

a dark body and not a white one as depicted in our paintings.

 

Ys,

 

Ld

 

Then Bali Mahäräja saw his grandfather Prahläda Mahäräja, the most fortunate

personality, whose dark body resembled black ointment for the eyes. His

tall, elegant figure was dressed in yellow garments, he had long arms, and

his beautiful eyes were like the petals of a lotus. He was very dear and

pleasing to everyone.

SB 8.22.14

 

>>> Ref. VedaBase => SB 8.22.14