Vritra
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In Hindu mythology, Vritra was a powerful dragon and a leader of the dasas, an indigenous people. Vritra was accused of hoarding the waters and rains, stealing cows, and hiding the Sun. The god Indra is famously known for defeating Vritra in a cosmic battle, which released the monsoon rains and organized the universe. This victory was crucial for agriculture and warfare, solidifying Indra's role as the king of the gods and a champion of an ordered world. While Vritra represented chaos and obstruction, Indra, strengthened by the elixir soma, brought order and prosperity.123
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