[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) › c9.4939 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.4939 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.4939 - **Language:** English ### [c9.4939](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.4939) 3) The slaughter of Vṛtrāsura. Hearing about the prowess, strength, and the martial radiance of Vṛtrāsura, Indra grew afraid of him and began to think about means and ways to kill him. Indra called the Saptarṣis (seven hermits) and sent them to Vṛtra. His intention was to make a treaty. The seven hermits approached Vṛtra and requested him to make a treaty with Indra, and told him that Indra was prepared to give half of the position of Indra. - [Previous: c9.4938](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.4938) - [Next: c9.4940](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.4940) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.4939](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.4939) · Pramāṇa