[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908) › c12.212 # Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c12.212 Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c12.212 - **Language:** English ### [c12.212](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.c12.212) priest the sage Vrihaspati; the \*asuras\* appointed Sukra as theirs. Sukra knew the secret of reviving the dead, and by his wonderful science restored to life all the enemies of the gods as soon as they were slain. The gods, in despair, begged the eldest son of Vrihaspati to present himself to Sukra as a disciple, so that he might learn from him the mighty secret. Kacha consented, and, after taking the vow of discipleship, was received by Sukra. He speedily ingratiated himself into his master's favour, and by singing, dancing, and music won the heart of his fair daughter, Devâjâni. - [Previous: c12.211](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.c12.211) - [Next: c12.213](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.c12.213) - [Up: c12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.c12) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.c12.212](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.c12.212) · Pramāṇa