Table of Contents vii
The Demigods Trampled by Vrtrasura 193
Vrtrasura Condemns Indra 197
Vrtrasura Desires the Mercy of Great Devotees 201
Material Opulences Increase Anxiety and Pride 206
Vrtrasura Yearns to Serve the Lord 211
CHAPTER TWELVE
Vrtrasura’s Glorious Death 215
Vrtrasura Attacks Lord Indra 216
Lord Indra Is Encouraged by Vrtrasura 220
Everyone Dances to the Desire of the Lord 224
Indra Replies to Vrtrasura 233
Vrtrasura Swallows Indra 242
The Demigods Praise the Victory of Indra 245
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
King Indra Afflicted by Sinful Reaction 247
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
