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 destroying 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 destroying Indra. |