Shloka 5
ततो वृत्रवधे यत्नमकुर्वस्त्रिदशा: पुरा । पुरंदरं पुरस्कृत्य ब्रह्माणमुपतस्थिरे,तब समस्त देवता वृत्रासुरके वधके प्रयत्नमें लग गये। वे देवराज इन्द्रको आगे करके ब्रह्माजीके पास गये
tato vṛtravadhe yatnam akurvaṃs tridāśāḥ purā | puraṃdaraṃ puraskṛtya brahmāṇam upatasthire ||
Then, in former times, the gods exerted themselves to bring about the slaying of Vṛtra. Placing Purandara (Indra) at their head, they approached Brahmā, seeking guidance and support.
लोगमश उवाच
Educational Q&A
When a grave threat arises, even the powerful should act with disciplined effort and seek wise counsel; rightful action is strengthened by proper leadership and guidance aligned with maintaining cosmic and moral order.
Lomaśa recounts an ancient episode: the gods, intent on Vṛtra’s destruction, unite in purpose, place Indra at the forefront, and go to Brahmā to obtain direction and support for the undertaking.