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# Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c12.211

Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c12.211

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### [c12.211](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.c12.211)

"There was a supreme contest between the gods and \*asuras\* for the sovereignty of the three worlds. To control the sacrifices by which the victory would be decided, the gods chose as their

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## Cites (1)

- [Mahābhārata](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.mahabharata.vyasa) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit

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