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Vrttrasura (Samskrit : वृत्रासुरः) the son of [[त्वष्ट्रः Tvashtra|त्वष्ट्रः ॥ Tvashtra]] Prajapati, is an important asuric force about whom mantras are mentioned extensively in the Rig Veda.  Indra, slays Vrttra with his Vajrayudha and is greatly praised for his valour and deeds in many suktas of Rig Veda. 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. It is to be noted here that [[Vritrasura (वृत्रासुर)|Vrttra]] came into existence for the sole purpose of killing Indra.

Vrttrasura (Samskrit : वृत्रासुरः) the son of [[त्वष्ट्रः Tvashtra|त्वष्ट्रः ॥ Tvashtra]] Prajapati, is an important asuric force about whom mantras are mentioned extensively in the Rig Veda.  Indra, slays Vrttra with his [[Vajraayudha|Vajrayudha]] and is greatly praised for his valour and deeds in many suktas of Rig Veda. 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. It is to be noted here that [[Vritrasura (वृत्रासुर)|Vrttra]] came into existence for the sole purpose of killing Indra.

== परिचय ||Introduction ==

== परिचय ||Introduction ==

Indra and Vrttrasura's  story is also described in Shrimad Bhagavata Mahapurana (Skanda 6, Chap. 9). The preparation of Vajraayudha by Visvakarma from the bones of [[Dadhichi Rishi (दधीचि ऋषि)|Dadhichi]] rishi is explained there in detail.     

Indra and Vrttrasura's  story is also described in Shrimad Bhagavata Mahapurana (Skanda 6, Chap. 9). The preparation of Vajraayudha by Visvakarma from the bones of [[Dadhichi Rishi (दधीचि ऋषि)|Dadhichi]] rishi is explained there in detail.     

== सम्वाद || Discussion ==

== सम्वाद || Discussion ==

Interpretation of Vedic texts by Indologists have distorted the Indra & Vrttra that episode by giving it a caste and race colour. Using the fake Aryan-Dravidian invasion theory, Vrttra is said to be in charge of the tribes who were the mulnivsis before the 'fair' Aryans invaded. The fight between Vrttra and Indra (portrayed as the God of the Aryans) is interpreted through race theories concluding that Indra is a historical person.  

Interpretation of Vedic texts by Indologists have distorted the Indra & Vrttra episode by giving it a caste and race colour. Using the fake Aryan-Dravidian invasion theory, Vrttra is said to be in charge of the tribes who were the mulnivasis before the 'fair' Aryans invaded. The fight between Vrttra and Indra (portrayed as the God of the Aryans) is interpreted through race theories concluding that Indra is a historical person.  

Indra, is the most amazing power and energy assuming different kinds of forms for the sake of well-being of the universe, as explained in the Rig Veda mantras. Therefore the battle between Indra and Vrttra is symbolically very significant and must be seen from this perspective rather than the Indological historic viewpoint.  

Indra, is the most amazing power and energy assuming different kinds of forms for the sake of well-being of the universe, as explained in the Rig Veda mantras. Therefore the battle between Indra and Vrttra is symbolically very significant and must be seen from this perspective rather than the Indological historic viewpoint.