The Purana Index v1.c5.s2.97

v1.c5.s2.97

Cursed by Durvāsa, he lost all fortune. The three worlds became empty. Varuṇa and other gods conferred with Brahmā. Finding no means to restore their fortunes, they repaired to Hari Ajita when Brahmā belauded Hari as mahāvibhūti. Hari advised them to secure Bali's alliance¹⁷ When the Devāsura war broke out, the gods fought with Bali who defeated them. At that time Indra prayed to Hari for help Encouraged by the latter, the war was renewed and Bali was defeated. At this Jambha offered to fight Indra and disabled his elephant. Mātali supplied a chariot and Jambha's head was cut off. Namuci, Bala and Pāka attacked Indra The latter two were slain. Namuci proved too much for Indra's vajra. A voice from the sky told Indra that Namuci could not be crushed by a wet or dry thing. Then Indra used phena (foam) and vanquished him. Bali in the meantime gathered strength and besieged Indra. Indra sought counsel of Bṛhaspati who cared for his welfare, and as advised by the latter, he abandoned the city.¹⁸