Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.2596

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9) Śiva swallowed Śukra. Once Śukra invaded Kubera and plundered all his wealth. The distressed Kubera informed Śiva about it. Śiva at once started up with his weapon, shouting “Where is he?” Śukra appeared on the top of Śiva’s trident. Śiva caught hold of him and swallowed him. Śukra who moved about in Śiva’s stomach found the excessive heat there, unbearable and soon became exhausted. In his helpless state he began to worship Śiva for his mercy. At last Śiva permitted him to escape through his penis and Śukra thus came out. (M.B. Śānti Parva, Chapter 290).