[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.599 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.599 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.599 - **Language:** English ### [c8.599](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.599) Once a terrible war broke out between Devas and Asuras. The Devas who were defeated, went to the Gautamī river valley and performed penance to Śiva praying for victory. Śiva produced Manyu from his third eye and presented him to the Devas. In the battle which followed they defeated the Asuras with the help of Manyu. - [Previous: c8.598](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.598) - [Next: c8.600](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.600) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.599](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.599) · Pramāṇa