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Line 68: − + − − “Inshabda ke ishwar”. The word “in” is called ishwar, “dra” means fear. Therefore Indra means who is fearful to enemies. One who has the power to break them apart by causing fear in their heart. “sacha parameshawaraha shathrunam dharayathi bhishayita iti indra” this is how Sayana explains. One how makes his enemies run away, one who makes them melt down. “shatrunam dravaytham palayanam prapita iti indraha” this is that Indra who is paramatma. − − Similarly “yashyanvam yaganushtayinam adarayitham bhayasya parihartha” those who are performers of yajna when they worship them, he respects them and by that he dispels their fear. In that sense the Indra word is connected to rakshaka or protector. It’s a same meaning. In this way all the words from Niruktha have been collected by Sayana from Rk Samhita 1.3.4’s commentary. − + Line 127:
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For seeds to grow in the form of plants, the earth has to be very favorable, when bhudevi becomes coarse and hard, agriculture is not possible. A farmer tills the land with the plough piercing the land, Indra establishes the dharma “iram utpadayatum karshaka mukhe kena bhumi vidarayati iti indrayaha”
For seeds to grow in the form of plants, the earth has to be very favorable, when bhudevi becomes coarse and hard, agriculture is not possible. A farmer tills the land with the plough piercing the land, Indra establishes the dharma “iram utpadayatum karshaka mukhe kena bhumi vidarayati iti indrayaha”
Indu is personified Soma deva. In yajna bhumi he appears in the form of Soma rasa. Indra partakes Soma rasa and goes back to the battle field “induhu somavalli rasaha tadartham yaga bhumau dhravathi davathi it indraha”
Indu is personified Soma deva. In yajna bhumi he appears in the form of Soma rasa. Indra partakes Soma rasa and goes back to the battle field “induhu somavalli rasaha tadartham yaga bhumau dhravathi davathi it indraha”
One who is happy by drinking soma rasa. “indau yadokthe some ramati kridethi it indra”
One who is happy by drinking soma rasa. “indau yadokthe some ramati kridethi it indra”
इद dhatu the root word means परमैश्वर्य्य parama aishwarya. Paramatma is evident in every form of vibhuti. In Bhagavad Gita 10th chapter he explains “yad yad vibhuti mat sattvam” In all the vibhuti that we see there is a tiny spark of splendor of Him. Therefore Indra, the word “Inder” represents as the same word paramatma.
इद dhatu the root word means परमैश्वर्य्य parama aishwarya. Paramatma is evident in every form of vibhuti.
== Indra in Vedas ==
== Indra in Vedas ==
In the Vedic literature, Indra has a very significant position. In the continuous battle between devathas and asuras, Indra stands as the leader of devathas. This aspect of Indra is described in Vedas in many places. According to vedic literature, Indra fights many asuras namely, Vritra, Namuchi, Sushnaha, Samabara, Thuni, Chumuri, Varchi.
In the Vedic literature, Indra has a very significant position. In the continuous battle between devathas and asuras, Indra stands as the leader of devathas. This aspect of Indra is described in Vedas in many places. According to vedic literature, Indra fights many asuras namely, Vritra, Namuchi, Sushnaha, Samabara, Thuni, Chumuri, Varchi.
The Rigveda states, (2.12.7)
The Rig Veda mantras (2.12.1 to 15)
It further states, (Rg-Veda 2:13:12)"
It further states, (Rg-Veda 2:13:12)"
“Oh Indra! You are the master or the lord of everything that is connected to yajna (or the master of the ashta vasus) similarly you are the master of the mitras, you are our(mitras) sustainer. Please bestow your blessings upon us -- you and Marut devathas together bestow your mercy so that our yajnas can be completed. Please accept the oblations of those yajnas that are performed in different seasons and be satisfied.”
“Oh Indra! You are the master or the lord of everything that is connected to yajna (or the master of the ashta vasus) similarly you are the master of the mitras, you are our(mitras) sustainer. Please bestow your blessings upon us -- you and Marut devathas together bestow your mercy so that our yajnas can be completed. Please accept the oblations of those yajnas that are performed in different seasons and be satisfied.”
== Indra’s glory ==
== Indra Devata Swaroopam ==
=== Birth and Family ===
wields a lightning thunderbolt known as ''vajra'' and rides on a white elephant known as Airavata. His horse's name is Uchchaihshravas|Uchchaihshrava. His home is situated on Mount Meru in the heavens. He is celebrated as a demiurge who pushes up the sky, releases Ushas (dawn) from the Vala (Vedic)|Vala cave, and slays Vritra|Vṛtra; both latter actions are central to the Soma sacrifice.
'''Yagna jyestha:''' supreme lord be satisfied with our yajna. Not only this, Agastya prayed Indra stora in a very relevant way. Indra is the best of the devathas. It is mentioned in Rg veda 2.16.1: “satam jeshta tamaya”
'''Yagna jyestha:''' supreme lord be satisfied with our yajna. Not only this, Agastya prayed Indra stora in a very relevant way. Indra is the best of the devathas. It is mentioned in Rg veda 2.16.1: “satam jeshta tamaya”