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| Culture Course |
VRITRA |
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Devas and rishis rushed to Vishnu and prayed for help. Vishnu said: "I shall enter into Indra’s weapon Vajrayudha and help Indra in the fight." In the meantime the Devas tried to make peace between the two. They said to Vritra: "Please become friendly with Indra. Do not fight." Vritra said: "I don’t mind, but I doubt Indra’s sincerity. If you grant me a boon that I cannot be killed by day or night, not by weapons, stone, wood or metal, I am willing to abide by your wishes." The rishis and Devas granted Vritra the boon. He laid down arms and the battle ceased; but Indra was not sincere. One evening Indra met Vritra alone at the beach and started attacking him. |
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