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इद dhatu the root word means परमैश्वर्य्य parama aishwarya. Paramatma is evident in every form of vibhuti.  

इद dhatu the root word means परमैश्वर्य्य parama aishwarya. Paramatma is evident in every form of vibhuti.  

== Indra in Vedas ==

== Indra Devataswaroopam ==

In the Vedic literature, Indra has a very significant position. In the continuous battle between devathas and asuras, Indra stands as the leader of devathas. This aspect of Indra is described in Vedas in many places. According to vedic literature, Indra fights many asuras namely, Vritra, Namuchi, Sushnaha, Samabara, Thuni, Chumuri, Varchi.

In the Vedic literature, Indra has a very significant position. In the continuous battle between devathas and asuras, Indra stands as the leader of devathas. This aspect of Indra is described in Vedas in many places. According to vedic literature, Indra fights many asuras namely, Vritra, Namuchi, Sushnaha, Sambhara, Thuni, Chumuri, Varchi.

The Rig Veda mantras (2.12.1 to 15) describe the greatness of Indra.  

The Rig Veda mantras (2.12.1 to 15 and 2.13.12) describe the greatness of Indra.

 

=== Yagnarakshaka or Protector of Yagnas : ===

=== Yagnarakshaka or Protector of Yagnas : ===

There are more than 250 Rk Suktas that glorify Indra. He is the deva who shines as the light in the sky of the heart of all living entities. And realization of Indra is very difficult. “nahinu yadadhi masindrako viryaparaha tasmin ramnamuta kritam deva ojamsi sandhadu racanu anu swarajyam” Rk Samhita 180.15. 

There are more than 250 Rk Suktas that glorify Indra. He is the deva who shines as the light in the sky of the heart of all living entities. And realization of Indra is very difficult. “nahinu yadadhi masindrako viryaparaha tasmin ramnamuta kritam deva ojamsi sandhadu racanu anu swarajyam” Rk Samhita 1.80.15. 

Indra is all pervading and all controlling. Therefore, in such Indra all the devatas have vested their valor and prosperity. This is the sukta coming from Raghugana, who belongs to Gautama gothra. In the suktas, there are 16 mantras. 

Indra is all pervading and all controlling. Therefore, in such Indra all the devatas have vested their valor and prosperity. This is the sukta coming from Raghugana, who belongs to Gautama gothra. In the suktas, there are 16 mantras. 

=== Devagana paripalaka or Leader of Devaganas ===

=== Devagana paripalaka or Leader of Devaganas ===

As a protector he also holds influence on the Maruthas, and other beings such as Gandharvaas, Apsaraas, devas, asuraas and rakshasas, He is the master of all these entities including nishadas.

As a protector he also holds influence on the Maruthas, and other beings such as Gandharvaas, Apsaraas, devas, asuraas and rakshasas, He is the master of all these entities including nishadas.

=== Sishtajana paripalana or Protection of Dharmikas ===

=== Sishtajana paripalana or Protection of Dharmikas ===

Just like in the Gita: “paritranaya sadhunam vinasa ya ca dushkirtam” this mantra teaches us about protecting the sadhus and destroying the demons. This is the bhagavat Karya or the activities of the bhagavantha. “sa vajra brudhasyuva bhima ugraha sahasra cheta shatanidha rudhva chamrishona chavasa panchajanyo marutvanyo bhavtindra utihi” Rk Samhita 1.100.912

Just like in the Gita: “paritranaya sadhunam vinasa ya ca dushkirtam” this mantra teaches us about protecting the sadhus and destroying the demons. This is the bhagavat Karya or the activities of the bhagavantha. “sa vajra brudhasyuva bhima ugraha sahasra cheta shatanidha rudhva chamrishona chavasa panchajanyo marutvanyo bhavtindra utihi” Rk Samhita 1.100.912