Mahendra—Lord Indra, the king of heaven.

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Mahendra-Lord Indra, the king of heaven.

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Previous: Mahesvara-the supreme proprietor. Siva-the guna-avatara who is the superintendent of the mode of ignorance (tamoguna) and who takes charge of destroying the universe at the time of annihilation. He disguised himself as a Kirata and fought with Arjuna over a boar. Lord Siva was pleased with Arjuna and gave him a benediction of the Pasupati astra by which he could kill Jayadratha. He also gave a benediction to Asvatthama that he could kill the remaining soldiers on the side of the Panḍavas while they were sleeping in their tents. He is also considered the greatest Vaisnava, or devotee, of Lord Krsna. He is confused by some with the Supreme Lord. Next: Mahisa-buffalo demon who was killed by Durga.