Table of Contents
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The Demigods Trampled by Vṛtrāsura  193    Vṛtrāsura Condemns Indra  197    Vṛtrāsura Desires the Mercy of Great Devotees  201    Material Opulences Increase Anxiety and Pride  206    Vṛtrāsura Yearns to Serve the Lord  211
CHAPTER TWELVE
Vṛtrāsura's Glorious Death
Vṛtrāsura Attacks Lord Indra  216    Lord Indra Is Encouraged by Vṛtrāsura  220    Everyone Dances to the Desire of the Lord  224    Indra Replies to Vṛtrāsura  233    Vṛtrāsura Swallows Indra  242    The Demigods Praise the Victory of Indra  245
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
King Indra Afflicted by Sinful Reaction
The Unhappiness of Indra  250    The Demigods Reassure Lord Indra  253    Personified Sin Chases Indra  259    Indra Returns to the Heavenly Planets  262    The Value of Hearing this Narration  266
Appendixes
The Author  269    References  271    Glossary  273    Genealogical Table  280    Sanskrit Pronunciation Guide  285    Index of Sanskrit Verses  287    General Index  297