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In this parva, Krishna and Arjuna, are requested by Agni (in the guise of a Brahmana) to quench his hunger. Realizing his true form, they agree to prevent his obstacles (Indra from sending heavy rain) in consuming the forest. Thus, ensues a battle between Arjuna and Indra (father of Arjuna).<ref name=":1" />
 
In this parva, Krishna and Arjuna, are requested by Agni (in the guise of a Brahmana) to quench his hunger. Realizing his true form, they agree to prevent his obstacles (Indra from sending heavy rain) in consuming the forest. Thus, ensues a battle between Arjuna and Indra (father of Arjuna).<ref name=":1" />
 
== Indra as a Position ==
 
== Indra as a Position ==
Devi Bhagavata 3rd, 5th and 9th Skandas describe the time period or kalamana (कालमानः) of celestial beings such as Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. As given in Puranic Encyclopedia (Page 326, 372) there are 14 Manvantaras (मन्वन्तर-s) during the life of Brahma, and each Manvantara will have its own Manu, Indra and Devatas. Thus, 14 Manvantaras make a Kalpa (कल्पः) which corresponds to a day in the life of Brahma. Since in every Manvantara one Indra changes, 14 manvantaras will have 14 different Indras.
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Devi Bhagavata 3rd, 5th and 9th Skandas describe the time period or kalamana (कालमानः) of celestial beings such as Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. As given in Puranic Encyclopedia (Page 326, 372) there are 14 [[Manvantara (मन्वन्तराणि)]] during the life of Brahma, and each Manvantara will have its own Manu, Indra and Devatas. Thus, 14 Manvantaras make a Kalpa (कल्पः) which corresponds to a day in the life of Brahma. Since in every Manvantara one Indra changes, 14 manvantaras will have 14 different Indras.  
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Vishnupurana Part 1. Adhyaya 3, describes the Kalamana differently. According to it, one thousand chaturyugas (चतुर्युग-s) form one day of Brahma and it has 14 Manus.  
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Vishnupurana Part 1. Adhyaya 3, describes the Kalamana differently. According to it, one thousand chaturyugas (चतुर्युग-s) form one day of Brahma and it has 14 Manus.  
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The following is the list of Manus and Indras of one Kalpa given in Vishnupurana.
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The following is the list of Manus and Indras of one Kalpa given in Vishnupurana (3.1)<blockquote>स्वायंभुवो मनुः पूर्वं परः स्वारोचिषस्तथा । उत्तमस्तामसश्चैव रैवतश्चाक्षुषस्तथा ॥ ३,१.६ ॥ (Vish. Pura. 3.1.6)</blockquote><blockquote>svāyaṁbhuvō manuḥ pūrvaṁ paraḥ svārōciṣastathā । uttamastāmasaścaiva raivataścākṣuṣastathā ॥ 3,1.6 ॥</blockquote><blockquote>षडेते मनवोतीताः सांप्रतं तु रवेः सुतः । वैवस्वतेयं यस्त्वेतत्मप्तमं वर्ततेन्तरम् ॥ ३,१.७ ॥ (Vish. Pura. 3.1.7)</blockquote><blockquote>ṣaḍētē manavōtītāḥ sāṁprataṁ tu ravēḥ sutaḥ । vaivasvatēyaṁ yastvētatmaptamaṁ vartatēntaram ॥ 3,1.7 ॥</blockquote>
 
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto;"
 
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!| Manvantara/Manu !!|Indra
 
!| Manvantara/Manu !!|Indra
 
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| Svayambhuva || Yajna (avatar) |Yajna (Avatar of Vishnu)
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|1
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| Svayambhuva (स्वायंभुवः) || Yajna (avatar) |Yajna (Avatar of Vishnu) ('''यज्ञः'''स्वायंभुवेन्तरे।... 3.1.36)
 
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| Svarochisha    || Vipaschit
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|2
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| Svarochisha (स्वारोचिषः)   || Vipaschit ('''विपश्चित्त'''त्र देवेन्द्रो... 3.1.10)
 
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| Uttama || Sushanti
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|3
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| Uttama (उत्तमः) || Sushanti ('''सुशान्ति'''र्नाम देवेन्द्रो... 3.1.13)
 
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| Tamasa  || Shibi (king) |Shibi
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|4
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| Tamasa (तामसः) || Shibi (king) |Shibi or Shatakratu ('''शिवि'''रिन्द्रस्तथा... 3.1.17)
 
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| Raivata    ||  Vibhu
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|5
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| Raivata (रैवतः)   ||  Vibhu '''(र्विभु'''श्च तत्रेन्द्रो... 3.1.20)
 
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|  Chakshusha    || Manojava
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|6
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|  Chakshusha (चाक्षुषः)     || Manojava ('''मनोजव'''स्तथैवेन्द्रो... 3.1.26)
 
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|Vaivasvata|| Purandara (the present Indra)
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|7
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|Vaivasvata (वैवस्वतः)|| Purandara (the present Indra) ('''पुरन्दराय''' त्रैलोक्यं... 3.1.43)
 
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| Savarni      || Mahabali |Bali
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|8
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| Savarni (सावर्णिः)       || Mahabali |Bali ('''बलि'''रिन्द्रो भविष्यति... 3.2.18)
 
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| Daksha Savarni  || Adbhuta
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|9
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| Daksha Savarni (दक्षसावर्णिः)   || Adbhuta (भविष्यति '''अद्भुतो'''... 3.2.22)
 
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| Brahma Savarni    ||  Shanti
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|10
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| Brahma Savarni (ब्रह्मसावर्णिः)     ||  Shanti ('''शान्ति'''र्नाम... 3.2.26)
 
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| Dharma Savarni    || Vish
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|11
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| Dharma Savarni (धर्मसावर्णिः)     || Vrsha (श्चेन्द्रश्च वै '''वृषः''' ...3.2.30)
 
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| Rudra Savarni  ||  Ritudhama
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|12
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| Rudra Savarni (रुद्रसावर्णिः) ||  Rtudhama ('''ऋतधामा''' च तत्रेन्द्रो...3.2.32)
 
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| Rauchyadeva Savarni (Ruci)    || Divaspati
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|13
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| Rauchya Savarni (रौच्य)    || Divaspati ('''दिवस्पति'''र्महावीर्यस्तेषामिन्द्रो... 3.2.39)
 
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| Indra Savarni (Bhaumi)    || Suchi
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|14
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| Bhautya (भौत्यः) (alternatively भौमः।Bhauma)    || Suchi ('''शुचि'''रिन्द्रः... 3.2.42)
 
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== Verses And Meanings ==
 
== Verses And Meanings ==

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