What is indras story?
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What is indras story?
He is the king of Svarga (Heaven) and the Devas (gods). He is associated with lightning, thunder, storms, rains, river flows and war. Indra destroys Vritra and his “deceiving forces”, and thereby brings rains and the sunshine as the friend of mankind.
What are indras powers?
Powers/Abilities: Indra possesses the conventional attributes of the Hindu gods although his strength and stamina are far in excess of the majority of the Hindu gods. He has superhuman strength (Class 100), stamina, longevity and resistance to harm. He can also conjure and create storms and rain.
Who was indras father?
Pandu
Indra/Father
Why did Indra seek the help of Lord Vishnu?
All the Devas rejoiced at the victory of Indra. It made Indra the King of the Gods. However, at times Indra did lose control over the heavens to the demons. At such times, he approached Lord Vishnu to gain his help in overcoming the demons and for regaining the control of the heavens.
Did Indra lose control over the heavens to the demons?
However, at times Indra did lose control over the heavens to the demons. At such times, he approached Lord Vishnu to gain his help in overcoming the demons and for regaining the control of the heavens. Moreover, in the post-Vedic Indian literature, Indra is often depicted as getting into trouble with his adulterous, drunken, and hedonistic ways.
How to get the post of Indra (king of Heaven)?
The post of Indra (King of Heaven) is obtained in two ways When a seeker performs forced meditation (Hatha Yoga) ie. severe penance. When a seeker performs 100 religious sacrifices (Dharm Yagya) with a quintal of clarified butter (desi ghee) by abiding the rules of religious ceremony.
Where did Lord Indra God hold his court?
Indra God held his court at Svarga which is situated amidst the sacred Mt. Meru. It could move anywhere at Indra’s command. Lord Indra along with his wife presides over their paradise. His heavenly abode is devoid of any sorrow, suffering, or fear. Apsara and Gandharvas used to perform dance and concerts in his court.