Lk25. Brahma Gives Boons To Indrajit

LAVA KUSA (UTTARAKANDA) The defeat of Indra by trick Gave his ego a strong prick, As he couldn't win the war But captured as a prisoner. Without Indra the heaven In darkness had fallen, So, Brahma talked to Ravana For a settlement with Mehanada. Brahma told, "Dear Ravana, I'm pleased with Mehanada, Your most admirable son, Who, this war, has won." "I find, he's equal to you, Or may be superior to you, So, by name Indrajit your son Will be called from now on." "Oh Ravana, under your sway You've brought gods this day. So powerful now you're, Ever you remain a conqueror." "To release Indra from captivity, To keep him in regular activity, What should the gods pay As a consideration, please say? Indrajit asked, "From the death Oh Lord, free me henceforth, If prisoner Indra should return Back to his seat in heaven." God said, "No immunity from death For any living being on the earth, So, something else you ask For me to make it an easy task." Indrajit prayed, "I'm in need Of a magic chariot indeed, From death that'll save me, And also let myself free." "My death shouldn't take place Till I complete any sacrifice, And only through my prowess From you I'm seeking this." "Be it so, " when Brahma said. Indra was at once released. But Indra was so disappointed He kept his face very sad. The tragic story of Ahalya And the curse on Indra By the Sage Gowthama Was retold by Brahma. Because of that past curse Indra had to undergo stress. Having understood this fact He went back to his seat.