Chapter X On the phase of Karma 1-5. Janamejaya said :– “O Brâhmana! You have described in detail the wonderful character of Indra, his displacement from his Heavens, and his suffering... Read more
Chapter IX On Indra’s getting the fruits of Brahmahattyâ and on the downfall of king Nahusa 1-2. Vyâsa said :– Indra was quite surprised to see in this state of solitude his dear wife... Read more
Chapter VIII On S’achî’s praising the Devî 1-11. Vyâsa said :– O King! Hearing that the wife of Indra had taken refuge under Brihaspati, the King Nahusa became very angry towards Briha... Read more
Chapter VII On Indra’s living under disguise in the Mânas Lake 1-16. Vyâsa said :– O King! Now seeing Vritra slain, Visnu, the Deva of the Devas, went to Vaikuntha; but, with this fear... Read more
Chapter VI On the slaying of Vritrâsura 1-3. Vyâsa said :– O King! Thus getting the boons from the Devî, the Devas and the Risis blazing with their asceticism, all united and consulted... Read more
Chapter V On praising the Devî 1-5. Vyâsa said :– O King! Nârâyana, the Lord of Laksmî, and Knower of the essences of all subjects, seeing the Devas extremely attached to him and anxio... Read more
Chapter IV On the defeat of the Devas by Vritra 1-17. Vyâsa said :— O King! The Suras that wanted to create hindrance in Vritra’s tapasyâ, seeing him firmly resolved, became disa... Read more
Chapter III On the Deva defeat and on Vritra’s tapasyâ 1-3. Vyâsa said :– O King! Having the Svastyayana ceremony (a performance of rite to secure welfare or avert calamity) performed... Read more
Chapter II On the birth of Vritrâsura 1-11. Vyâsa said :– The extremely covetous Indra, then, mounted on his Airâvata elephant and determined to kill the Muni. He went to him and saw h... Read more
Chapter I On Tris’irâ’s austerities 1-12. The Risis (of the Naimisa forest) addressed Sûta (fondly) :– O highly Fortunate One! Your nectar-like words are very sweet. We are not satiate... Read more
