Vritra

[ vrit-ruh ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. a serpent-demon, the personification of evil and leader of the Danavas: conquered by Indra.

Example Sentences

That terrible conflict of blows, resembling the conflict of yore between Vritra and Vasava, lasted but for a moment.

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And moved by affection, the slayer of Vritra, consoling Arjuna, touched his beautiful face with his own perfumed hands.

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And as the Rishi was employed with these thoughts, Sakra, the slayer of Vritra, came to know of them.

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The gods then all resolved upon the destruction of Vritra, and went with Indra at their head to Brahma.

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Purandara of a thousand eyes, beholding the gods flying in fear and Vritra growing in boldness, became deeply dejected.

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