[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [The Purana Index](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951) › v1.c5.s3.459 # The Purana Index v1.c5.s3.459 The Purāṇa Index v1.c5.s3.459 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c5.s3.459](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3.459) \*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 - [Previous: v1.c5.s3.458](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3.458) - [Next: v1.c5.s3.460](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3.460) - [Up: v1.c5.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3.459](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3.459) · Pramāṇa