Vrtrasura (Samskrit : वृत्रासुरः) the son of [[त्वष्ट्रः Tvashtra|त्वष्ट्रः ॥ Tvashtra]] Prajapati, is an important asuric force who came into existence for the sole purpose of destroying Indra. Indra, slays Vrtra with his [[Vajraayudha|Vajrayudha]] and is greatly praised for his valour and deeds in many suktas of Rig Veda. Thus the enmity of Indra and Vrtrasura was present from the birth of Vrtrasura. Indra as a लोकपालकः ॥ lokapalaka (as the ruler of the worlds) and devaloka rakshaka plays a very important role in protection of Dharma and its followers such as other devatas, rishis and pious people. | Vrtrasura (Samskrit : वृत्रासुरः) the son of [[त्वष्ट्रः Tvashtra|त्वष्ट्रः ॥ Tvashtra]] Prajapati, is an important asuric force who came into existence for the sole purpose of destroying Indra. Indra, slays Vrtra with his [[Vajraayudha|Vajrayudha]] and is greatly praised for his valour and deeds in many suktas of Rig Veda. Thus the enmity of Indra and Vrtrasura was present from the birth of Vrtrasura. Indra as a लोकपालकः ॥ lokapalaka (as the ruler of the worlds) and devaloka rakshaka plays a very important role in protection of Dharma and its followers such as other devatas, rishis and pious people. |