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Vrtrasura the son of [[त्वष्ट्रः Tvashtra|त्वष्ट्रः ॥ Tvashtra]] Prajapati, is an important asuric force who came into existence for the sole purpose of destroying Indra. Indra, slays Vrtra with his [[Vajraayudha|Vajrayudha]] and is greatly praised for his valour and deeds in many suktas of Rig Veda. Thus the enmity between Indra and Vrtrasura is present from birth of Vrtrasura. 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.

Vrtrasura the son of त्वष्ट्रः ॥ Tvashtra Prajapati, is an important asuric force who came into existence for the sole purpose of destroying Indra. Indra, slays Vrtra with his [[Vajraayudha|Vajrayudha]] and is greatly praised for his valour and deeds in many suktas of Rig Veda. Thus the enmity between Indra and Vrtrasura is present from birth of Vrtrasura. 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.

== परिचयः || Introduction ==

== परिचयः || Introduction ==

The most important work of Indra is to stop those energies and powers which are against the flow of life or creation. The Vedas describe a continuous battle between  Asuras (demons) and suras (devas). Every moments result of the battle decides whether there will be flow of life or a regression. There are varieties in the asuric powers or asuric energy. Amongst them [[Vritrasura (वृत्रासुर)|Vrtra]] is the most important<ref name=":0">Narayanacharya, K. S. (2011). ''Veda Samskrita Parichaya''. Hubli:​Sahitya Prakashana​.</ref>. Extensive mention of Vrtra and Indra's story is seen in vedas and vedic literature.

The most important work of Indra is to stop those energies and powers which are against the flow of life or creation. The Vedas describe a continuous battle between  Asuras (demons) and suras (devas). Every moments result of the battle decides whether there will be flow of life or a regression. There are varieties in the asuric powers or asuric energy. Amongst them [[Vrtrasura (वृत्रासुरः)|Vrtra]] is the most important<ref name=":0">Narayanacharya, K. S. (2011). ''Veda Samskrita Parichaya''. Hubli:​Sahitya Prakashana​.</ref>. Extensive mention of Vrtra and Indra's story is seen in vedas and vedic literature.

# Rig veda  

# Rig veda  

# Taittriya samhita

# Taittriya samhita

Many Rig Veda suktas (1.80, 1.32) glorify the war of Indra against Vrtrasura. Indra's power and strength in wielding the Vajrayudha is beautifully described in these mantras.   

Many Rig Veda suktas (1.80, 1.32) glorify the war of Indra against Vrtrasura. Indra's power and strength in wielding the Vajrayudha is beautifully described in these mantras.   

Indra and Vrtrasura's  war is also described in Shrimad Bhagavata Mahapurana (Skanda 6, Chap. 9)<ref>www.vcscsd.org/content/balabhavan/18-Puranas.pdf</ref>. The preparation of Vajrayudha by Visvakarma from the bones of [[Dadhichi Rishi (दधीचि ऋषि)|Dadhichi]] rishi is explained there in detail.   

Indra and Vrtrasura's  war is also described in Shrimad Bhagavata Mahapurana (Skanda 6, Chap. 9)<ref>www.vcscsd.org/content/balabhavan/18-Puranas.pdf</ref>. The preparation of Vajrayudha by Visvakarma from the bones of [[Dadhichi (दधीचिः)|Dadhichi]] rishi is explained there in detail.   

Mahabharata (Vana Parva. Chap 101, Verses 14, 15. Santi Parva. Chap 281. Verses 13 -21) also discusses about the war with Vrtrasura.   

Mahabharata (Vana Parva. Chap 101, Verses 14, 15. Santi Parva. Chap 281. Verses 13 -21) also discusses about the war with Vrtrasura.