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Tvashtra's son Viswarupa’s (also known as Trisiras) was killed by Indra. Tvashtra commenced a yajna out of anger against Indra. Vrttrasura was born out of the yagna fire as Indra shatru (Indra’s enemy) and he expanded rapidly all over the 3 planetary systems. All the devatas took shelter in Srimahavishnu. Accordingly, Mahavishnu informed Indra to approach the great Rishi Dadhichi.   

Tvashtra's son Viswarupa’s (also known as Trisiras) was killed by Indra. Tvashtra commenced a yajna out of anger against Indra. Vrttrasura was born out of the yagna fire as Indra shatru (Indra’s enemy) and he expanded rapidly all over the 3 planetary systems. All the devatas took shelter in Srimahavishnu. Accordingly, Mahavishnu informed Indra to approach the great Rishi Dadhichi.   

Dadhichi maharshi's body is the personification of vidya, vrata and tapasya, ‘vidya vrata tapasaram gatram’.  According to Srimahavishnu's advice devatas asked for the bone of his body.  

Dadhichi (Dadhyancha) rishi's body is the personification of vidya (knowledge), vrata (austerities and vows) and tapasya (penance), ‘vidya vrata tapasaram gatram’.  According to Srimahavishnu's advice devatas asked for the body of Dadichi. Viswakarma prepared a Vajraayudha, a thunderbolt from his bones and as it is invested with the power of Srimahavishnu, it was surely destined to kill Vrttrasura. (6.9.51 to 55)

Here Dadichi’s body is described very significantly. When the devatas approached Dadichi asking for his body, it has a significant import.  Ultimately Dadichi was happy to offer his body. Indra explained

Vajraayudha was used not only to kill Vrttra but also his followers such as  Namuchi, Sambara, Dvimurdva, Anarva, Puloma, Hayagriva, Sankuchiti, Viprachiti, Ayomuka.

He said by the power of muni shakti or Rishis Shakti(power) and also by the teja(splendor) of the lord, that vajrayudha/thunderbolt can be used and kill Vrttra and his followers such as  Namuchi, Sambara, Dvimurdva, Anarva, Puloma, Hayagriva, Sankuchiti, Viprachiti, Ayomuka—all were killed by Indra’s power.  

It may be seen that Vajraayuda or thunderbolt was given by Tvashtra Prajapati (the father of Vrttra). One may express a contradiction between what Bhagavatham says and the Vedas. It should be noted that Tvashtra is Vishwakarma himself or the devashilpi who makes the thunderbolt from the bones of Dadhichi rushi.  

We read that Vajraayuda or thunderbolt was given by Tvashtra. There is no contradiction between what Bhagavatham says and the Vedas. Trashtra himself is the Vishwakarma. He is the one who made the thunderbolt from the bones. In the Taitreya Samhita because there is not much description of Dadichi, in essence it is said that Trashtra gave the vajrayudha and using the  Dadichi’s bones or skull or pack of bone symbolically there is no difference. Dadichi is one of the great rishi among the galaxy of Rishis with great character. The entire Atharva Veda and other corollary scriptures are his greatest gift. His life was full of commitment, sacrifice and the madhu vidya which came from him which is braham swarupa,  it appeared first from him. Paramatma tattva was established in that and the Taitreya Sruthi which is compared to bird and it is said antharvagirasa puchyam pratishta. Only when Rishis like Dadichi personifies exhibits his dedication and commitment, that tyagashakti(dedication) what makes thunderbolt. Which is able to kill Vrtra, who is all pervading.  This is the essence of this story.

In the Taitreya Samhita extensive description of Dadichi has not been given, in essence it is said that Tvashtra gave the Vajraayudha and using Dadhichi’s bones or skull symbolically there is no difference.  

Indra might be ready to kill Vritra and yes the lord is also ready to destroy the papa Shakti, which is growing in our system. Then why is he not doing? Because wherever there is that symbolical dedication of Dadichi is there and wherever that commitment is there, then that becomes vajrayudha for Indra and Vritra’s death continues to happen and if some reason Vritra’s death doesn’t happen, that is not fault of Indra. Because one may not have the commitment of Dadichi. Therefore this Vritra killing it is the principle of eternal reality. A significant understanding given here.

 

Dadichi is one of the great rishi among the galaxy of Rishis with great character. The entire Atharva Veda and other corollary scriptures are his greatest gift. His life was full of commitment, sacrifice and the madhu vidya which came from him is brahmaswarupa.