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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 Devataswaroopam ==

== Role of Indra ==

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.

In the Vedas, Indra has a very significant position as a Protector of Yagnas and the chief recipient of havish or yagna offerings. He is also the most feared destroyer of Panis, Dasyus and Asuras like Vritra, who obstructed the performance of yagnas.  He is also the chief deity in Somayaga, and is the chief beneficiary of Somarasa.

 

In the Puranas, the significance of Indra is limited as the protector of Devaloka, whose activities are restricted to safeguarding his position as Indra. In the continuous battle between devathas and asuras, Indra stands as the leader of devathas. Indra fights many asuras namely, Vritra, Namuchi, Sushnaha, Sambhara, Thuni, Chumuri, Varchi.

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

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