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'''Indra''' (Samskrit: इन्द्रः) is the adhipati (leader) of the Devas and rules Svargaloka, also called as Amaravati. He is the deva of rain and thunderstorms. Indra is the most important deity worshiped in the Rig veda mantras, and innumerable, anecdotes, legends and events are connected with Him, through different yugas or ages.  Indra is also described as a position, which may be achieved by one who performs one hundred aswamedha yagnas.

'''Indra''' (Samskrit: इन्द्रः) is the adhipati (leader) of the Devas and rules Svargaloka, also called as Amaravati. He is the deva of rain and thunderstorms. Indra is the most important deity worshiped in the Rig veda mantras, and innumerable, anecdotes, legends and events are connected with Him, through different yugas or ages.  Indra is also described as a position, which may be achieved by one who performs one hundred aswamedha yagnas.

== परिचय || Introduction ==

== परिचय || Introduction ==

Indra, is the most celebrated deity and worshiped since ages in Sanatana Dharma. He is highly revered for his power as a slayer of rakshasas or demons and asuras and protector of rishis and dharma as seen in the Vedas.   

Indra, is the most celebrated deity and worshiped since ages in Sanatana Dharma. He is highly revered for his power as a slayer of rakshasas or demons and asuras and protector of rishis and dharma as seen in the Vedas.   

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.   

=== Yagnarakshaka or Protector of Yagnas : ===

=== Yagnarakshaka or Protector of Yagnas : ===

There are more than 250 Rk Suktas that glorify Indra. He is the deva who shines as the light in the sky of the heart of all living entities. And realization of Indra is very difficult. “nahinu yadadhi masindrako viryaparaha tasmin ramnamuta kritam deva ojamsi sandhadu racanu anu swarajyam” Rk Samhita 1.80.15. 

There are more than 250 Rk Suktas that glorify Indra. He is the deva who shines as the light in the sky of the heart of all living entities. Rig Veda describes the strength and valor of Indra in the following mantra 

Indra is all pervading and all controlling. Therefore, in such Indra all the devatas have vested their valor and prosperity. This is the sukta coming from Raghugana, who belongs to Gautama gothra. In the suktas, there are 16 mantras. 

 

nahi nu yādadhīmasīndraṁ ko vīryā paraḥ | tasminnr̥mṇamuta kratuṁ devā ojāṁsi saṁ dadhurarcannanu svarājyam || Rk Samhita 1.80.15  

 

Meaning : For the Devas know no other person in their knowledge, who have surpassed Indra, in strength. In him the deities have placed their  

One of the main activities of Indra is to hold the thunderbolt and use it to control those who are against yajnas.  Rushis, the men of wisdom, understand that in the yajna the havishya or the oblation is for Indra and this subject is explained in this sukta “sahasram sakamarchata parishtobhatha vimshaktihi shathaina manmano vaurindraya brahmodyatha marchyam nanu swarajyam”. 

One of the main activities of Indra is to hold the thunderbolt and use it to control those who are against yajnas.  Rushis, the men of wisdom, understand that in the yajna the havishya or the oblation is for Indra and this subject is explained in this sukta “sahasram sakamarchata parishtobhatha vimshaktihi shathaina manmano vaurindraya brahmodyatha marchyam nanu swarajyam”. 

=== Devagana paripalaka or Leader of Devaganas ===

=== Devagana paripalaka or Leader of Devaganas ===

As a protector he also holds influence on the Maruthas, and other beings such as Gandharvaas, Apsaraas, devas, asuraas and rakshasas, He is the master of all these entities including nishadas.

As a protector he also holds influence on the Maruthas, and other beings such as Gandharvaas, Apsaraas, devas, asuraas and rakshasas, He is the master of all these entities including nishadas.

=== Indra and Mountains ===

=== Indra and Mountains ===

Indra is  

Indra is  

=== Sishtajana paripalana or Protection of Dharmikas ===

=== Sishtajana paripalana or Protection of Dharmikas ===

Just like in the Gita: “paritranaya sadhunam vinasa ya ca dushkirtam” this mantra teaches us about protecting the sadhus and destroying the demons. This is the bhagavat Karya or the activities of the bhagavantha. “sa vajra brudhasyuva bhima ugraha sahasra cheta shatanidha rudhva chamrishona chavasa panchajanyo marutvanyo bhavtindra utihi” Rk Samhita 1.100.912

Just like in the Gita: “paritranaya sadhunam vinasa ya ca dushkirtam” this mantra teaches us about protecting the sadhus and destroying the demons. This is the bhagavat Karya or the activities of the bhagavantha. “sa vajra brudhasyuva bhima ugraha sahasra cheta shatanidha rudhva chamrishona chavasa panchajanyo marutvanyo bhavtindra utihi” Rk Samhita 1.100.912

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==References==

==References==

## Amarakosha Reference : <nowiki>http://www.sanskritebooks.org/2009/07/amara-kosa-the-sanskrit-thesaurus-with-notes-index/</nowiki> (Page no 9 and 10 )

#Amarakosha Reference : <nowiki>http://www.sanskritebooks.org/2009/07/amara-kosa-the-sanskrit-thesaurus-with-notes-index/</nowiki> (Page no 9 and 10 )

# Rigveda: Rig Veda, Book 10.

# Rigveda: Rig Veda, Book 10.

# Rigveda: Rig-Veda, Book 3: HYMN XXX. Indra

# Rigveda: Rig-Veda, Book 3: HYMN XXX. Indra

# Rigveda: Rig-Veda, Book 5: HYMN XXXVI. Indra

# Rigveda: Rig-Veda, Book 5: HYMN XXXVI. Indra

# 21.0 21.1 Gopal, Madan (1990). K.S. Gautam, ed. India through the ages. Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 75.

# 21.0 21.1 Gopal, Madan (1990). K.S. Gautam, ed. India through the ages. Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 75.