The Purana Index v1.c5.s3.459
The Purāṇa Index v1.c5.s3.459
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*Upendra*—a manifestation of Hari born of Aditi and Kaśyapa. He was known as Vāmana because of his short stature.¹ Anointed by gods as the Lord of all worlds. Helped Indra his elder brother in the administration of his kingdoms.² Knew the yoga power of Hari³ and was invoked by gopas for the protection of the baby Kṛṣṇa.⁴ Had a son Bṛhatśloka through Kīrti.⁵ Also known as Urukrama. A son of Diti.⁶ Kṛṣṇa, crowned by Indra as the Indra of cows, urged by the speech of Gava; perhaps the cows of heaven like the Kāmadhenu; at that time the cattle delighted the earth with milk.⁷