INTRODUCTION :
Indra is a Vedic deity in Hinduism, and the king of the heaven. He is the son of Kashyapa and Aditi. He was mentioned in Rig veda, and described him as a most efficient warrior, and a learned scholar who contains valuable powers, and having the capacity to fight with asuras. He is guided by his guru “BRAHASPATI”.
IMPORTANCE:
His wife’s name was Indrani. He rides an elephant called Iravatha, and having son and daughter, called as Jayantha and Jayanthi. He is the god of the heavens and rains. He has got a great name in killing Vritrasura, the most fierceful asura through his Vajrayudha, and is surrounded by several crores of divine devas, who always sing in praise of him. Several rishis and saints also praised his glory and respected him. He was a great valour in the battle field, especially while fighting with the asuras. He looks very charm and gentle in nature. He never unnecessarily fought with the asuras. Only if the asuras, gives any trouble, in that situation, he fought with them. He was a polite and a humble person. But it is also stated, that in certain situations, for keeping his position permanently, he has given some troubles for those who do severe penance on god. In order to safeguard his position, he has given some problems to those rishis who were in deep meditation. But in general, he was a great person, and was the leader of devas, and controls the entire universe by his powers. Though, he was controlled by the Trimurthis, he acts freely for taking any decisions on waging war between asuras. Apart from this, he is a very good demi god, and is a clever person. He is interested in having pleasures like drinking divine drink, and listening to the dance of apsaras.
CONCLUSION :
Devraj Indra, who was a great person, and the controller of heaven, may give us all the propensities in our life, and help us to reach his divine place “HEAVEN” after our departure from earth. Let us pray to him, and be blessed.
“OM SREE DEVRAJ INDRANE NAMAHA”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
