Text 42] King Indra Annihilates the Demons 91

TRANSLATION

Thus Indra, King of heaven, severed Namuci’s head with a
weapon of foam, which was neither dry nor moist. Then all the
sages satisfied Indra, the exalted personality, by showering flowers
and garlands upon him, almost covering him.

PURPORT

In this regard, the Sruti-mantras say, apadm phenena namuceh Sira
indro ‘darayat: Indra killed Namuci with watery foam, which is neither
moist nor dry.

TEXT 41

Tage aid Parana |
wagegan «= AgddeM | ATTNAT le

gandharva-mukhyau jagatur
visvdvasu-paravasi
deva-dundubhayo nedur

nartakyo nanrtur muda

gandharva-mukhyau—the two chiefs of the Gandharvas; jagatuh—
began to sing nice songs; visv@vasu—named Visvavasu; pardvasi—
named Paravasu; deva-dundubhayah—the kettledrums beaten by the
demigods; neduh—made their sound; nartakyah—the dancers known
as Apsaras; nanrtuh—began to dance; muda—in great happiness.

TRANSLATION

Visvavasu and Paravasu, the two chiefs of the Gandharvas, sang
in great happiness. The kettledrums of the demigods sounded, and
the Apsaras danced in jubilation.

TEXT 42

wasaq afageaaraearenes: |
AIM aMepaht TAT Wel
