Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.209
Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.209
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Although Indra sent away the messenger with scorn, he had no peace of mind. He called together the Devas and discussed what was to be done. They decided to declare war on Mahiṣāsura. Brahmā and Indra, accompanied by the other Devas set out to Kailāsa. From there, taking Paramaśiva with them, they proceeded to Vaikuṇṭha. On arrival there, they offered prayers to Mahāviṣṇu who appeared before them. They submitted to him their grievances and sufferings under the rule of Mahiṣāsura. After deep deliberations, Mahāviṣṇu supported the proposal for war. Thus the war between Devas and Asuras started.