Story of Lord Indra: Who is Lord Indra, know about his big secrets and amazing stories…
Story of Lord Indra: Other names of Indra include Shachipati, Vasava, Surapati, Shakra, Purandar, Devaraja, Suresh, Surendra and Devendra. Words like “Indra Dhanush,” “Indrajal,” “Indriya,” and “Indira” were created because of Indra. It is said that the rule of the gods is in the hands of Indra. Indra is more known for his dishonesty.
Apart from respecting the gods, the Vedic civilization also praised natural forces and believed that every aspect of nature is ruled by some deity. Varuna, the god of water (sea, river, etc.), can be compared to Indra, the god of rain or clouds.
The word ‘Vrishabh’ (bull) is used for an Indra. Ravana’s son Meghnad also became Indra and Bali, the king of demons, also became Indra.
Personality and Creation of Indra: Indra is considered the supreme god. He is the lord of heaven and brings rain. He is the energy and cloud god. Indrani is the name of Indra’s wife.
Since the god seated on Indra’s throne forbade any king or sage to surpass his power, he sometimes deceives ascetics through Apsaras and sometimes steals the kings’ Ashwamedha sacrifice horses without permission.
According to the third mandala of the Rigveda, Indra dried up the vast waters of the Shatadru and Vipasha (Vyas) rivers, making it easier for the Bharata army to cross them. Indra sided with the Bharatas during the Dasharaja war. An incredibly powerful god, Indra rides on a white elephant and holds a thunderbolt. Gandharvas are said to perform music for the gods in Indra’s court, while Apsaras perform dances for them.
Abilities of Indra: The Aryans recognized Indra as a commander to fight the demons of the earth because of his amazing fighting skills. Words are not enough to express Indra’s power. He has hundreds of abilities, which make him the master of powers. He is considered the winner of almost as many conflicts and has at least forty names that confirm his power. He gives the same victory and power to his friends and followers, who offer him Somras. Varuna and Indra are two gods who are assistants to each other. Indra, the god of war, is in pursuit of fame with the Maruts, while Varuna is the god of peace.
Why is worshiping Indra prohibited in Hinduism
Indra is not respected in Hinduism: ‘Indraotsav’ was a major festival in North India before Lord Krishna. After stopping the worship of Indra, Lord Krishna started planning Holika, Rangpanchami and Gopotsav. According to Shri Krishna, it is improper to worship someone who is neither God nor God-like. Our life passes through cows, so they are revered. Holika Utsav (Holika Celebration) symbolizes the victory of truth over untruth. Rangpanchami aims to bring joy and celebration into people’s lives.
We enjoy everything around us, including cows, trees and the Govardhan mountain, which at that time had lush green grass, fruits, tubers and roots, and cool water, according to Shri Krishna. “All these are our life,” Shri Krishna said. These mountains, these trees, these animals and these people always support us and take care of us. We are alive because of them. In such a situation, why should we worship any terrible gods? No god scares me. If puja and yagna are to be planned, then now we should celebrate Gopotsav instead of Indraotsav.
At the request of Shri Krishna, the worship of all the gods and goddesses of heaven stopped, which enraged Indra. Govardhan Puja began with great pomp. When Indra came to know of this, he sent the clouds of Pralaya and rained so much that the people of Braj drowned and had to apologize to me. When the rain continued and the Brajvasis started wailing for help, Lord Krishna called the Brajvasis under the Govardhan mountain, which he held on his finger. After passing under the Govardhan mountain, the rain and thunder had no effect on the Brajvasis. This made Indra feel embarrassed. Later, Indra even lost the battle to Krishna.